Bell El vs Step Charter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
| Measure | Bell El Houston, Texas | Step Charter El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3472 of 4,686 | #1562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37018 of 50,301 | #22744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 539 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Step Charter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 32.3).
- •Step Charter El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Step Charter El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Step Charter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Bell El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Bell El is the larger school with 539 students compared with 293.
- •Bell El is a public school while Step Charter El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bell El better than Step Charter El?
On the Success Index (US), Step Charter El ranks higher (53.5 vs 32.3 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 Bell El and Step Charter El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell El: 539. Step Charter El: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell El and Step Charter El rank in Texas?
Bell El is 3472nd of 4,686 and Step Charter El is 1562nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).