Cantu El vs Waterford Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 715 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
Waterford Oaks El
Cedar Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Cantu El Alton, Texas | Waterford Oaks El Cedar Hill, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3149 of 4,686 | #4297 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34866 of 50,301 | #43420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| city | Alton | Cedar Hill |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cantu El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 22.3).
- •Cantu El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Cantu El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Waterford Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 91.2%).
- •Cantu El does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.7).
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 Waterford Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Cantu El ranks higher (35.6 vs 22.3 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 Cantu El and Waterford Oaks El?
About 715 km in a straight line, between Alton and Cedar Hill in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cantu El: 521. Waterford Oaks El: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cantu El and Waterford Oaks El rank in Texas?
Cantu El is 3149th of 4,686 and Waterford Oaks El is 4297th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).