Becker El vs Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Ward El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Becker El Austin, Texas | Ward El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 4,686 | #1790 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9698 of 50,301 | #24858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Becker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 50.5).
- •Becker El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Becker El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Becker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 57.8%).
- •Ward El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
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 Becker El better than Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), Becker El ranks higher (72.3 vs 50.5 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 Becker El and Ward El?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Austin and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Becker El: 502. Ward El: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Becker El and Ward El rank in Texas?
Becker El is 571st of 4,686 and Ward El is 1790th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).