Bell El vs Step Charter III
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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 III
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
76 students
| Measure | Bell El Houston, Texas | Step Charter III Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3472 of 4,686 | #2564 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37018 of 50,301 | #30838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 539 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Step Charter III scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 32.3).
- •Step Charter III does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 87.6%).
- •Step Charter III does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Bell El is the larger school with 539 students compared with 76.
- •Bell El is a public school while Step Charter III 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 III?
On the Success Index (US), Step Charter III ranks higher (41.7 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 III?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell El: 539. Step Charter III: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell El and Step Charter III rank in Texas?
Bell El is 3472nd of 4,686 and Step Charter III is 2564th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).