Bowie El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
506 students
Houston El
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
363 students
| Measure | Bowie El Ennis, Texas | Houston El Ennis, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3419 of 4,686 | #3370 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36644 of 50,301 | #36321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 506 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Ennis | Ennis |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.9 vs 33.4).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 76.3%).
- •Bowie El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Bowie El is the larger school with 506 students compared with 363.
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 Houston 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 Bowie El and Houston El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ennis and Ennis in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 506. Houston El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Houston El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3419th of 4,686 and Houston El is 3370th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).