Buda El vs Carpenter Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buda El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Carpenter Hill El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Buda El Buda, Texas | Carpenter Hill El Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1452 of 4,686 | #349 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21788 of 50,301 | #5945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 564 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| city | Buda | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 54.8).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 42.2%).
- •Buda El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Buda El is the larger school with 564 students compared with 550.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Buda El better than Carpenter Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Hill El ranks higher (78.3 vs 54.8 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 Buda El and Carpenter Hill El?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Buda and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buda El: 564. Carpenter Hill El: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buda El and Carpenter Hill El rank in Texas?
Buda El is 1452nd of 4,686 and Carpenter Hill El is 349th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).