Cook El vs Padron El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Padron El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Cook El Austin, Texas | Padron El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2645 of 4,686 | #2887 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31373 of 50,301 | #32968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 38.5).
- •Padron El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Cook El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Cook El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Cook El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Padron El is the larger school with 625 students compared with 433.
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 Padron El?
On the Success Index (US), Cook El ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.5 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 Padron El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook El: 433. Padron El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook El and Padron El rank in Texas?
Cook El is 2645th of 4,686 and Padron El is 2887th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).