Benavides Heights El vs Dena Kelso Graves El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benavides Heights El
Eagle Pass · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
308 students
Dena Kelso Graves El
Eagle Pass · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
516 students
| Measure | Benavides Heights El Eagle Pass, Texas | Dena Kelso Graves El Eagle Pass, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3131 of 4,686 | #2485 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34729 of 50,301 | #30281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 308 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| city | Eagle Pass | Eagle Pass |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dena Kelso Graves El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 35.8).
- •Dena Kelso Graves El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Dena Kelso Graves El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Dena Kelso Graves El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 87.7%).
- •Benavides Heights El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Dena Kelso Graves El is the larger school with 516 students compared with 308.
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 Benavides Heights El better than Dena Kelso Graves El?
On the Success Index (US), Dena Kelso Graves El ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.8 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 Benavides Heights El and Dena Kelso Graves El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Eagle Pass and Eagle Pass in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benavides Heights El: 308. Dena Kelso Graves El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benavides Heights El and Dena Kelso Graves El rank in Texas?
Benavides Heights El is 3131st of 4,686 and Dena Kelso Graves El is 2485th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).