Cantu El vs Carl C Waitz El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cantu El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Cantu El Alton, Texas | Carl C Waitz El Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3149 of 4,686 | #3335 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34866 of 50,301 | #36095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cantu El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 33.7).
- •Cantu El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Cantu El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Carl C Waitz El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.4).
- •Cantu El is the larger school with 521 students compared with 361.
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 Cantu El better than Carl C Waitz El?
On the Success Index (US), Cantu El ranks higher (35.6 vs 33.7 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 Cantu El and Carl C Waitz El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cantu El: 521. Carl C Waitz El: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cantu El and Carl C Waitz El rank in Texas?
Cantu El is 3149th of 4,686 and Carl C Waitz El is 3335th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).