Cummings El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 739 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cummings El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
513 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
650 students
| Measure | Cummings El Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3725 of 4,686 | #4077 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38860 of 50,301 | #41409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 513 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cummings El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 25.5).
- •Cummings El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Cummings El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Cummings El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 650 students compared with 513.
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 Cummings El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Cummings El ranks higher (29.5 vs 25.5 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 Cummings El and Smith El?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cummings El: 513. Smith El: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cummings El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Cummings El is 3725th of 4,686 and Smith El is 4077th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).