Burrus El vs Roosevelt El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Roosevelt El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Burrus El Houston, Texas | Roosevelt El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3829 of 4,686 | #2396 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39443 of 50,301 | #29617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 198 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 28.6).
- •Roosevelt El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Roosevelt El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Roosevelt El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 96.5%).
- •Burrus El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.0).
- •Roosevelt El is the larger school with 385 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 Roosevelt El?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt El ranks higher (43.5 vs 28.6 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 Roosevelt El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrus El: 198. Roosevelt El: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrus El and Roosevelt El rank in Texas?
Burrus El is 3829th of 4,686 and Roosevelt El is 2396th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).