Dawson El vs ST Elmo El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
ST Elmo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Dawson El Austin, Texas | ST Elmo El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2312 of 4,686 | #3262 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29050 of 50,301 | #35671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 196 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 34.4).
- •Dawson El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dawson El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •ST Elmo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 83.2%).
- •Dawson El does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.2).
- •ST Elmo El is the larger school with 305 students compared with 196.
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 Dawson El better than ST Elmo El?
On the Success Index (US), Dawson El ranks higher (44.3 vs 34.4 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 Dawson El and ST Elmo El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson El: 196. ST Elmo El: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson El and ST Elmo El rank in Texas?
Dawson El is 2312th of 4,686 and ST Elmo El is 3262nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).