Cowan El vs Heritage El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 123 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
Heritage El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
555 students
| Measure | Cowan El Austin, Texas | Heritage El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 4,686 | #4454 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7184 of 50,301 | #45159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Austin | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 19.5).
- •Cowan El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Cowan El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •Cowan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Cowan El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.5).
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 Heritage El?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan El ranks higher (76.2 vs 19.5 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 Cowan El and Heritage El?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Austin and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan El: 555. Heritage El: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan El and Heritage El rank in Texas?
Cowan El is 423rd of 4,686 and Heritage El is 4454th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).