Bethke El vs Russell & Cindi Faldyn 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.
Bethke El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
964 students
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,263 students
| Measure | Bethke El Katy, Texas | Russell & Cindi Faldyn El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 4,686 | #1447 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21219 of 50,301 | #21760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 964 | 1,263 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 1,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.6 vs 54.9).
- •Bethke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 59.8%).
- •Bethke El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 964.
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 Bethke El better than Russell & Cindi Faldyn El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethke El and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethke El: 964. Russell & Cindi Faldyn El: 1,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethke El and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El rank in Texas?
Bethke El is 1400th of 4,686 and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is 1447th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).