Cook El vs Harmony School of Science - Austin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Harmony School of Science - Austin
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Cook El Austin, Texas | Harmony School of Science - Austin Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2645 of 4,686 | #1733 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31373 of 50,301 | #24327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 40.8).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Cook El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.4).
- •Harmony School of Science - Austin is the larger school with 486 students compared with 433.
- •Cook El is a public school while Harmony School of Science - Austin 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 Cook El better than Harmony School of Science - Austin?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony School of Science - Austin ranks higher (51.2 vs 40.8 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 Cook El and Harmony School of Science - Austin?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook El: 433. Harmony School of Science - Austin: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook El and Harmony School of Science - Austin rank in Texas?
Cook El is 2645th of 4,686 and Harmony School of Science - Austin is 1733rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).