Ben Milam El vs Gladys Polk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Milam El
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students
Gladys Polk El
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
| Measure | Ben Milam El Cameron, Texas | Gladys Polk El Richwood, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2869 of 4,686 | #1142 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32866 of 50,301 | #18266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Cameron | Richwood |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Polk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 38.6).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
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 Ben Milam El better than Gladys Polk El?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Polk El ranks higher (59.9 vs 38.6 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 Ben Milam El and Gladys Polk El?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Cameron and Richwood in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Milam El: 396. Gladys Polk El: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Milam El and Gladys Polk El rank in Texas?
Ben Milam El is 2869th of 4,686 and Gladys Polk El is 1142nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).