Bowie El vs Zilker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 254 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
Zilker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Bowie El Ennis, Texas | Zilker El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3419 of 4,686 | #260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36644 of 50,301 | #4290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Ennis | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zilker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 32.9).
- •Zilker El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Zilker El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Zilker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 64%).
- •Zilker El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
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 Zilker El?
On the Success Index (US), Zilker El ranks higher (81.3 vs 32.9 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 Zilker El?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Ennis and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 506. Zilker El: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Zilker El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3419th of 4,686 and Zilker El is 260th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).