Cambridge El vs FT Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
806 students
FT Sam Houston El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
| Measure | Cambridge El San Antonio, Texas | FT Sam Houston El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #904 of 4,686 | #727 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14954 of 50,301 | #12421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 806 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •FT Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 64.7).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 27.9%).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •FT Sam Houston El is the larger school with 807 students compared with 806.
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 Cambridge El better than FT Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), FT Sam Houston El ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.7 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 Cambridge El and FT Sam Houston El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge El: 806. FT Sam Houston El: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge El and FT Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Cambridge El is 904th of 4,686 and FT Sam Houston El is 727th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).