Cornelius El vs Garden Villas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
763 students
Garden Villas El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Cornelius El Houston, Texas | Garden Villas El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2670 of 4,686 | #3648 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31576 of 50,301 | #38201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 763 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelius El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 30.5).
- •Cornelius El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Cornelius El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Cornelius El is the larger school with 763 students compared with 363.
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 Cornelius El better than Garden Villas El?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelius El ranks higher (40.5 vs 30.5 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 Cornelius El and Garden Villas El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius El: 763. Garden Villas El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius El and Garden Villas El rank in Texas?
Cornelius El is 2670th of 4,686 and Garden Villas El is 3648th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).