Carl C Waitz El vs Raquel Cavazos El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Raquel Cavazos El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Carl C Waitz El Alton, Texas | Raquel Cavazos El Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3335 of 4,686 | #3157 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36095 of 50,301 | #34905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raquel Cavazos El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 33.7).
- •Raquel Cavazos El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Carl C Waitz El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Raquel Cavazos El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 97.5%).
- •Carl C Waitz El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Raquel Cavazos 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 Carl C Waitz El better than Raquel Cavazos El?
On the Success Index (US), Raquel Cavazos 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 Carl C Waitz El and Raquel Cavazos El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl C Waitz El: 361. Raquel Cavazos El: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl C Waitz El and Raquel Cavazos El rank in Texas?
Carl C Waitz El is 3335th of 4,686 and Raquel Cavazos El is 3157th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).