Buffalo Creek El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Creek El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students
Houston El
Conroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
741 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek El Houston, Texas | Houston El Conroe, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4163 of 4,686 | #4269 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42109 of 50,301 | #43151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 741 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Conroe |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 22.7).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 96.9%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (13.7 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 Buffalo Creek El better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Creek El ranks higher (24.3 vs 22.7 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 Buffalo Creek El and Houston El?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Houston and Conroe in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek El: 741. Houston El: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek El and Houston El rank in Texas?
Buffalo Creek El is 4163rd of 4,686 and Houston El is 4269th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).