Black El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 833 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
488 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students
| Measure | Black El Houston, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3941 of 4,686 | #2149 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40302 of 50,301 | #27875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 488 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 66% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 27.1).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Thompson El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Black El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Black El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 455.
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 Black El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (46.1 vs 27.1 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 Black El and Thompson El?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 488. Thompson El: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Black El is 3941st of 4,686 and Thompson El is 2149th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).