Chester E Jordan vs James P Butler El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester E Jordan
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
755 students
James P Butler El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
| Measure | Chester E Jordan El Paso, Texas | James P Butler El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2965 of 4,686 | #1199 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33574 of 50,301 | #18922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 755 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James P Butler El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 37.6).
- •James P Butler El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •James P Butler El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •James P Butler El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 75.8%).
- •Chester E Jordan does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.8).
- •James P Butler El is the larger school with 884 students compared with 755.
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 Chester E Jordan better than James P Butler El?
On the Success Index (US), James P Butler El ranks higher (58.9 vs 37.6 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 Chester E Jordan and James P Butler El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester E Jordan: 755. James P Butler El: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester E Jordan and James P Butler El rank in Texas?
Chester E Jordan is 2965th of 4,686 and James P Butler El is 1199th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).