Brandon El vs Sarah Strinden El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon El
Lufkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
386 students
Sarah Strinden El
Lufkin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Brandon El Lufkin, Texas | Sarah Strinden El Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2065 of 4,686 | #1381 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27197 of 50,301 | #21051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Lufkin | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Strinden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 46.9).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Sarah Strinden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 78.2%).
- •Brandon El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.3).
- •Sarah Strinden El is the larger school with 512 students compared with 386.
- •Brandon El is a public school while Sarah Strinden El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brandon El better than Sarah Strinden El?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Strinden El ranks higher (55.9 vs 46.9 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 Brandon El and Sarah Strinden El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lufkin and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon El: 386. Sarah Strinden El: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon El and Sarah Strinden El rank in Texas?
Brandon El is 2065th of 4,686 and Sarah Strinden El is 1381st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).