Barrick El vs Cook El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrick El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Cook El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Barrick El Houston, Texas | Cook El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4323 of 4,686 | #2645 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43818 of 50,301 | #31373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 21.6).
- •Cook El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Cook El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Cook El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Cook El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barrick El better than Cook El?
On the Success Index (US), Cook El ranks higher (40.8 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barrick El and Cook El?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Houston and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrick El: 433. Cook El: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrick El and Cook El rank in Texas?
Barrick El is 4323rd of 4,686 and Cook El is 2645th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).