Bruce El vs Henderson N El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Henderson N El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Bruce El Houston, Texas | Henderson N El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4420 of 4,686 | #4387 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44638 of 50,301 | #44407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •Henderson N El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Bruce El does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Bruce El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Henderson N El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Bruce El is the larger school with 285 students compared with 251.
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 Henderson N 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 Henderson N El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce El: 285. Henderson N El: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce El and Henderson N El rank in Texas?
Bruce El is 4420th of 4,686 and Henderson N El is 4387th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).