Bess Brannen El vs Gladys Polk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Brannen El
Lake Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
747 students
Gladys Polk El
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
| Measure | Bess Brannen El Lake Jackson, Texas | Gladys Polk El Richwood, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 4,686 | #1142 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8758 of 50,301 | #18266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 747 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Lake Jackson | Richwood |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Brannen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 59.9).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 54.8%).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •Bess Brannen El is the larger school with 747 students compared with 396.
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 Bess Brannen El better than Gladys Polk El?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Brannen El ranks higher (73.7 vs 59.9 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 Bess Brannen El and Gladys Polk El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Jackson and Richwood in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Brannen El: 747. Gladys Polk El: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Brannen El and Gladys Polk El rank in Texas?
Bess Brannen El is 519th of 4,686 and Gladys Polk El is 1142nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).