Bruce El vs Harris El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Harris El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Bruce El Houston, Texas | Harris El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 4,686 | #4377 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44638 of 50,301 | #44279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.3 vs 20.9).
- •Bruce El does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Bruce El does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Harris El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 96.8%).
- •Harris El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
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 Bruce El better than Harris El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bruce El and Harris El?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Houston and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce El: 285. Harris El: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce El and Harris El rank in Texas?
Bruce El is 4420th of 4,686 and Harris El is 4377th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).