C E Vail El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Vail El
La Feria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
376 students
Sam Houston El
La Feria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students
| Measure | C E Vail El La Feria, Texas | Sam Houston El La Feria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3011 of 4,686 | #2207 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33890 of 50,301 | #28278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 376 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | La Feria | La Feria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 37.1).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 94.1%).
- •C E Vail El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.9).
- •Sam Houston El is the larger school with 456 students compared with 376.
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 C E Vail El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (45.5 vs 37.1 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 C E Vail El and Sam Houston El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Feria and La Feria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Vail El: 376. Sam Houston El: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Vail El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
C E Vail El is 3011th of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 2207th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).