Columbus El vs Paredes El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 426 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus El
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
Paredes El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Columbus El Columbus, Texas | Paredes El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2252 of 4,686 | #971 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28595 of 50,301 | #15938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 798 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 76% |
| city | Columbus | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paredes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 45.0).
- •Paredes El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Paredes El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Columbus El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 80.2%).
- •Columbus El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
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 Columbus El better than Paredes El?
On the Success Index (US), Paredes El ranks higher (63.3 vs 45.0 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 Columbus El and Paredes El?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus El: 798. Paredes El: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus El and Paredes El rank in Texas?
Columbus El is 2252nd of 4,686 and Paredes El is 971st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).