Cook JR El vs Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook JR El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
48 students
| Measure | Cook JR El Houston, Texas | Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4291 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #43376 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 453 | 48 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 48 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 22.3).
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98%).
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.6).
- •Cook JR El is the larger school with 453 students compared with 48.
- •Cook JR El is a public school while Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School 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 JR El better than Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School ranks higher (27.6 vs 22.3 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 JR El and Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook JR El: 453. Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School: 48. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook JR El and Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School rank in Texas?
Cook JR El is 4291st of 4,686 and Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).