Carrillo El vs Kipp Explore Academy
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.
Carrillo El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Kipp Explore Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
756 students
| Measure | Carrillo El Houston, Texas | Kipp Explore Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2883 of 4,686 | #2168 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32935 of 50,301 | #28045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 346 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Explore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 38.5).
- •Kipp Explore Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Kipp Explore Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Carrillo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 92.1%).
- •Carrillo El does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.0).
- •Kipp Explore Academy is the larger school with 756 students compared with 346.
- •Carrillo El is a public school while Kipp Explore Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carrillo El better than Kipp Explore Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Explore Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 38.5 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 Carrillo El and Kipp Explore Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo El: 346. Kipp Explore Academy: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo El and Kipp Explore Academy rank in Texas?
Carrillo El is 2883rd of 4,686 and Kipp Explore Academy is 2168th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).