Bowie El vs Lamar El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
San Angelo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Lamar El
San Angelo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Bowie El San Angelo, Texas | Lamar El San Angelo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3072 of 4,686 | #2967 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34296 of 50,301 | #33594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | San Angelo | San Angelo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 36.5).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Lamar El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 62.1%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Lamar El is the larger school with 579 students compared with 340.
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), Lamar El ranks higher (37.6 vs 36.5 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 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Angelo and San Angelo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 340. Lamar El: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 3072nd of 4,686 and Lamar El is 2967th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).