Birkes El vs McElwain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,040 students
McElwain El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,039 students
| Measure | Birkes El Houston, Texas | McElwain El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 4,686 | #1033 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11290 of 50,301 | #16803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,040 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Houston | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birkes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 62.0).
- •McElwain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 52.9%).
- •McElwain El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Birkes El is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 1,039.
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 Birkes El better than McElwain El?
On the Success Index (US), Birkes El ranks higher (70.0 vs 62.0 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 Birkes El and McElwain El?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Houston and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birkes El: 1,040. McElwain El: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birkes El and McElwain El rank in Texas?
Birkes El is 655th of 4,686 and McElwain El is 1033rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).