Beneke El vs Donna Lewis El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beneke El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Donna Lewis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Beneke El Houston, Texas | Donna Lewis El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3091 of 4,686 | #4303 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34426 of 50,301 | #43516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beneke El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 22.1).
- •Beneke El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Beneke El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Beneke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Beneke El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.2).
- •Donna Lewis El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 573.
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 Beneke El better than Donna Lewis El?
On the Success Index (US), Beneke El ranks higher (36.3 vs 22.1 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 Beneke El and Donna Lewis El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beneke El: 573. Donna Lewis El: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beneke El and Donna Lewis El rank in Texas?
Beneke El is 3091st of 4,686 and Donna Lewis El is 4303rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).