Corina Pena El vs Ortiz El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 700 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corina Pena El
Penitas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Ortiz El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Corina Pena El Penitas, Texas | Ortiz El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3645 of 4,686 | #4335 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38194 of 50,301 | #43920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Penitas | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corina Pena El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 21.5).
- •Corina Pena El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Corina Pena El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Ortiz El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 96.6%).
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 Corina Pena El better than Ortiz El?
On the Success Index (US), Corina Pena El ranks higher (30.5 vs 21.5 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 Corina Pena El and Ortiz El?
About 700 km in a straight line, between Penitas and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corina Pena El: 523. Ortiz El: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corina Pena El and Ortiz El rank in Texas?
Corina Pena El is 3645th of 4,686 and Ortiz El is 4335th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).