Bussey El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 723 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bussey El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
489 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students
| Measure | Bussey El Houston, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3742 of 4,686 | #2149 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38979 of 50,301 | #27875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 489 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 66% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 29.3).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 36%).
- •Thompson El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Bussey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Thompson El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Bussey El is the larger school with 489 students compared with 455.
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 Bussey El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (46.1 vs 29.3 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 Bussey El and Thompson El?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bussey El: 489. Thompson El: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bussey El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Bussey El is 3742nd of 4,686 and Thompson El is 2149th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).