Crestview El vs Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestview El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
Waco · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Crestview El Waco, Texas | Harmony Science Acad (Waco) Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4240 of 4,686 | #4361 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42923 of 50,301 | #44160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 24% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestview El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 21.1).
- •Crestview El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Harmony Science Acad (Waco) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 95.3%).
- •Harmony Science Acad (Waco) does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is the larger school with 569 students compared with 464.
- •Crestview El is a public school while Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Crestview El better than Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
On the Success Index (US), Crestview El ranks higher (23.0 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 Crestview El and Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestview El: 464. Harmony Science Acad (Waco): 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestview El and Harmony Science Acad (Waco) rank in Texas?
Crestview El is 4240th of 4,686 and Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is 4361st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).