Brook Avenue El vs Pillow El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Pillow El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Brook Avenue El Waco, Texas | Pillow El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4655 of 4,686 | #2609 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48755 of 50,301 | #31158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Waco | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pillow El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 12.3).
- •Pillow El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Pillow El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Pillow El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Pillow El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
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 Brook Avenue El better than Pillow El?
On the Success Index (US), Pillow El ranks higher (41.2 vs 12.3 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 Brook Avenue El and Pillow El?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Waco and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Avenue El: 356. Pillow El: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Avenue El and Pillow El rank in Texas?
Brook Avenue El is 4655th of 4,686 and Pillow El is 2609th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).