Central El vs South El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
South El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students
| Measure | Central El Plainview, Texas | South El Plainview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3547 of 4,686 | #3950 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37467 of 50,301 | #40358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 505 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Plainview | Plainview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 27.1).
- •Central El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 84.9%).
- •Central El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Central El is the larger school with 505 students compared with 456.
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 Central El better than South El?
On the Success Index (US), Central El ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.1 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 Central El and South El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plainview and Plainview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 505. South El: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and South El rank in Texas?
Central El is 3547th of 4,686 and South El is 3950th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).