College Street El vs Velma Penny El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Street El
Lindale · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
512 students
Velma Penny El
Lindale · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
517 students
| Measure | College Street El Lindale, Texas | Velma Penny El Lindale, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 4,686 | #964 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15905 of 50,301 | #15830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 512 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Lindale | Lindale |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.3 vs 63.5).
- •Velma Penny El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •College Street El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •College Street El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 48.9%).
- •Velma Penny El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Velma Penny El is the larger school with 517 students compared with 512.
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 College Street El better than Velma Penny El?
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 College Street El and Velma Penny El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lindale and Lindale in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Street El: 512. Velma Penny El: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Street El and Velma Penny El rank in Texas?
College Street El is 967th of 4,686 and Velma Penny El is 964th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).