Cactus Trails vs James P Butler 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.
Cactus Trails
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,006 students
James P Butler El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
| Measure | Cactus Trails El Paso, Texas | James P Butler El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2842 of 4,686 | #1199 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32655 of 50,301 | #18922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James P Butler El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 38.9).
- •Cactus Trails does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 60.9%).
- •Cactus Trails does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.8).
- •Cactus Trails is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 884.
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 Cactus Trails better than James P Butler El?
On the Success Index (US), James P Butler El ranks higher (58.9 vs 38.9 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 Cactus Trails and James P Butler El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Trails: 1,006. James P Butler El: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Trails and James P Butler El rank in Texas?
Cactus Trails is 2842nd of 4,686 and James P Butler El is 1199th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).