Bowie El vs Lamar El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Lamar El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Bowie El Harlingen, Texas | Lamar El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2813 of 4,686 | #4113 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32456 of 50,301 | #41713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 25.0).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 93.4%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Lamar El is the larger school with 401 students compared with 335.
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 Lamar El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie El ranks higher (39.2 vs 25.0 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 Bowie El and Lamar El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 335. Lamar El: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 2813th of 4,686 and Lamar El is 4113th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).