Burrus El vs Kennedy El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrus El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Kennedy El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Burrus El Houston, Texas | Kennedy El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3829 of 4,686 | #4048 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39443 of 50,301 | #41212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 198 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burrus El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 25.8).
- •Kennedy El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Burrus El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Burrus El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97%).
- •Burrus El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Kennedy El is the larger school with 430 students compared with 198.
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 Burrus El better than Kennedy El?
On the Success Index (US), Burrus El ranks higher (28.6 vs 25.8 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 Burrus El and Kennedy El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrus El: 198. Kennedy El: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrus El and Kennedy El rank in Texas?
Burrus El is 3829th of 4,686 and Kennedy El is 4048th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).