Benbrook El vs Wainwright El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benbrook El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Wainwright El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Benbrook El Houston, Texas | Wainwright El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3780 of 4,686 | #4246 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39176 of 50,301 | #42982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benbrook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 23.0).
- •Benbrook El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Benbrook El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Wainwright El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Wainwright El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Benbrook El is the larger school with 481 students compared with 382.
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 Benbrook El better than Wainwright El?
On the Success Index (US), Benbrook El ranks higher (29.0 vs 23.0 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 Benbrook El and Wainwright El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benbrook El: 481. Wainwright El: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benbrook El and Wainwright El rank in Texas?
Benbrook El is 3780th of 4,686 and Wainwright El is 4246th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).