Crain El vs Shields El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crain El
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
Shields El
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Crain El Victoria, Texas | Shields El Victoria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4248 of 4,686 | #4367 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42996 of 50,301 | #44183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 561 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Victoria | Victoria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crain El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 21.1).
- •Crain El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Crain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 88%).
- •Shields El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •Crain El is the larger school with 561 students compared with 409.
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 Crain El better than Shields El?
On the Success Index (US), Crain El ranks higher (22.9 vs 21.1 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 Crain El and Shields El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crain El: 561. Shields El: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crain El and Shields El rank in Texas?
Crain El is 4248th of 4,686 and Shields El is 4367th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).