Cowan El vs Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Cowan El Austin, Texas | Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 4,686 | #3137 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7184 of 50,301 | #34747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Austin | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 35.8).
- •Cowan El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Cowan El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Cowan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Cowan El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
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 Cowan El better than Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan El ranks higher (76.2 vs 35.8 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 Cowan El and Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Austin and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan El: 555. Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan El and Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El rank in Texas?
Cowan El is 423rd of 4,686 and Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is 3137th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).