Cash El vs Downs Fine Arts 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.
Cash El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
Downs Fine Arts Academy
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Cash El San Benito, Texas | Downs Fine Arts Academy San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 4,686 | #1512 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22057 of 50,301 | #22283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 611 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | San Benito | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.4 vs 54.1).
- •Cash El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Cash El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Downs Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 82.2%).
- •Downs Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Cash El is the larger school with 611 students compared with 426.
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 Cash El better than Downs Fine Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cash El and Downs Fine Arts Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Benito and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cash El: 611. Downs Fine Arts Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cash El and Downs Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Cash El is 1476th of 4,686 and Downs Fine Arts Academy is 1512th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).