Cook El vs Widen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 21 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
Widen El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
433 students
| Measure | Cook El Austin, Texas | Widen El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2645 of 4,686 | #2455 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31373 of 50,301 | #30000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Widen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 40.8).
- •Cook El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Widen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Widen El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
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 Widen El?
On the Success Index (US), Widen El ranks higher (43.0 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 Widen El?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook El: 433. Widen El: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook El and Widen El rank in Texas?
Cook El is 2645th of 4,686 and Widen El is 2455th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).