China Spring El vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China Spring El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
613 students
Houston El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | China Spring El Waco, Texas | Houston El Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #759 of 4,686 | #2519 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12860 of 50,301 | #30558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| city | Waco | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •China Spring El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 42.1).
- •China Spring El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •China Spring El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •China Spring El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 87.3%).
- •China Spring El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
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 China Spring El better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), China Spring El ranks higher (67.8 vs 42.1 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 China Spring El and Houston El?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Waco and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China Spring El: 613. Houston El: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China Spring El and Houston El rank in Texas?
China Spring El is 759th of 4,686 and Houston El is 2519th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).