Buffalo Creek El vs Pine Shadows 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.
Buffalo Creek El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students
Pine Shadows El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek El Houston, Texas | Pine Shadows El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4163 of 4,686 | #2809 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42109 of 50,301 | #32430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 741 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Shadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 24.3).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 96.9%).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.6).
- •Pine Shadows El is the larger school with 859 students compared with 741.
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 Pine Shadows El?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Shadows El ranks higher (39.3 vs 24.3 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 Buffalo Creek El and Pine Shadows El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek El: 741. Pine Shadows El: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek El and Pine Shadows El rank in Texas?
Buffalo Creek El is 4163rd of 4,686 and Pine Shadows El is 2809th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).