Dawson El vs Travis Hts El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Travis Hts El
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Dawson El Austin, Texas | Travis Hts El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2312 of 4,686 | #1596 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29050 of 50,301 | #23070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 196 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Travis Hts El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 44.3).
- •Travis Hts El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Travis Hts El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Travis Hts El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 83.2%).
- •Dawson El does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.4).
- •Travis Hts El is the larger school with 469 students compared with 196.
- •Dawson El is a public school while Travis Hts El 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 Dawson El better than Travis Hts El?
On the Success Index (US), Travis Hts El ranks higher (53.0 vs 44.3 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 Travis Hts El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson El: 196. Travis Hts El: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson El and Travis Hts El rank in Texas?
Dawson El is 2312th of 4,686 and Travis Hts El is 1596th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).