Burbank El vs Lyons El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbank El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Burbank El Houston, Texas | Lyons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1658 of 4,686 | #2024 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23525 of 50,301 | #26824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 736 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 63% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burbank El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 47.5).
- •Burbank El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Lyons El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Burbank El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.4%).
- •Burbank El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.8).
- •Lyons El is the larger school with 767 students compared with 736.
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 Burbank El better than Lyons El?
On the Success Index (US), Burbank El ranks higher (52.3 vs 47.5 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 Burbank El and Lyons El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank El: 736. Lyons El: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank El and Lyons El rank in Texas?
Burbank El is 1658th of 4,686 and Lyons El is 2024th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).