Cook JR El vs McGowen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
McGowen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Cook JR El Houston, Texas | McGowen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4291 of 4,686 | #4213 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43376 of 50,301 | #42572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGowen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 22.3).
- •McGowen El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Cook JR El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •McGowen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98%).
- •McGowen El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Cook JR El is the larger school with 453 students compared with 386.
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 McGowen El?
On the Success Index (US), McGowen El ranks higher (23.6 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 McGowen El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook JR El: 453. McGowen El: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook JR El and McGowen El rank in Texas?
Cook JR El is 4291st of 4,686 and McGowen El is 4213th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).