Charles C Ball El vs Steele Montessori 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.
Charles C Ball El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Steele Montessori El
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
395 students
| Measure | Charles C Ball El San Antonio, Texas | Steele Montessori El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4437 of 4,686 | #2209 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44951 of 50,301 | #28286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 543 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Montessori El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 19.8).
- •Steele Montessori El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 95.4%).
- •Charles C Ball El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •Charles C Ball El is the larger school with 543 students compared with 395.
- •Charles C Ball El is a public school while Steele Montessori El 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 Charles C Ball El better than Steele Montessori El?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Montessori El ranks higher (45.5 vs 19.8 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 Charles C Ball El and Steele Montessori El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles C Ball El: 543. Steele Montessori El: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles C Ball El and Steele Montessori El rank in Texas?
Charles C Ball El is 4437th of 4,686 and Steele Montessori El is 2209th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).