Caraway El vs Harris El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caraway El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
Harris El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
448 students
| Measure | Caraway El Houston, Texas | Harris El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4464 of 4,686 | #3859 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #45272 of 50,301 | #39637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 553 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 19.3).
- •Harris El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Caraway El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Harris El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Harris El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Caraway El is the larger school with 553 students compared with 448.
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 Caraway El better than Harris El?
On the Success Index (US), Harris El ranks higher (28.3 vs 19.3 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 Caraway El and Harris El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caraway El: 553. Harris El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caraway El and Harris El rank in Texas?
Caraway El is 4464th of 4,686 and Harris El is 3859th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).