Coston El vs Placedo El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 359 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coston El
Lufkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
211 students
Placedo El
Placedo · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
210 students
| Measure | Coston El Lufkin, Texas | Placedo El Placedo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3273 of 4,686 | #3748 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35768 of 50,301 | #39014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 211 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Lufkin | Placedo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 29.3).
- •Placedo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 95.7%).
- •Coston El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.2).
- •Coston El is the larger school with 211 students compared with 210.
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 Coston El better than Placedo El?
On the Success Index (US), Coston El ranks higher (34.2 vs 29.3 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 Coston El and Placedo El?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Lufkin and Placedo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coston El: 211. Placedo El: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coston El and Placedo El rank in Texas?
Coston El is 3273rd of 4,686 and Placedo El is 3748th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).