Bastian El vs Kelso El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bastian El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Bastian El Houston, Texas | Kelso El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4516 of 4,686 | #4192 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46044 of 50,301 | #42362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 633 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 18.0).
- •Kelso El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Bastian El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Bastian El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Kelso El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.8).
- •Bastian El is the larger school with 633 students compared with 364.
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 Bastian El better than Kelso El?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso El ranks higher (23.9 vs 18.0 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 Bastian El and Kelso El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bastian El: 633. Kelso El: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bastian El and Kelso El rank in Texas?
Bastian El is 4516th of 4,686 and Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).