Best El vs Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 447 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Best El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
655 students
Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
303 students
| Measure | Best El Houston, Texas | Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4265 of 4,686 | #4514 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43127 of 50,301 | #46002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 655 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Best El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 18.1).
- •Best El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 95.7%).
- •Best El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Best El is the larger school with 655 students compared with 303.
- •Best El is a public school while Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Best El better than Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet?
On the Success Index (US), Best El ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.1 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 Best El and Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Best El: 655. Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Best El and Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet rank in Texas?
Best El is 4265th of 4,686 and Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet is 4514th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).