Bowie El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Corsicana · Public elementary · Grades K–4
494 students
Sam Houston El
Corsicana · Public elementary · Grades K–4
422 students
| Measure | Bowie El Corsicana, Texas | Sam Houston El Corsicana, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2596 of 4,686 | #1757 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31050 of 50,301 | #24559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 494 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Corsicana | Corsicana |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 41.3).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 80.8%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Bowie El is the larger school with 494 students compared with 422.
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 Bowie El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (50.9 vs 41.3 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 Bowie El and Sam Houston El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Corsicana and Corsicana in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 494. Sam Houston El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 2596th of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 1757th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).