Bush El vs Ellison El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
780 students
Ellison El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | Ellison El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3942 of 4,686 | #657 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40304 of 50,301 | #11305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Houston | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellison El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 27.1).
- •Ellison El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Ellison El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Ellison El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 90.5%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
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 Bush El better than Ellison El?
On the Success Index (US), Ellison El ranks higher (70.0 vs 27.1 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 Bush El and Ellison El?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Houston and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 780. Ellison El: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and Ellison El rank in Texas?
Bush El is 3942nd of 4,686 and Ellison El is 657th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).