De Santiago Ec/PK/K vs Joe M Pirtle El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Santiago Ec/PK/K
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
575 students
Joe M Pirtle El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | De Santiago Ec/PK/K Houston, Texas | Joe M Pirtle El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4555 of 4,686 | #869 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46588 of 50,301 | #14466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 575 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Houston | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe M Pirtle El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 17.0).
- •Joe M Pirtle El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 93%).
- •Joe M Pirtle El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
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 De Santiago Ec/PK/K better than Joe M Pirtle El?
On the Success Index (US), Joe M Pirtle El ranks higher (65.5 vs 17.0 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 De Santiago Ec/PK/K and Joe M Pirtle El?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Houston and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Santiago Ec/PK/K: 575. Joe M Pirtle El: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Santiago Ec/PK/K and Joe M Pirtle El rank in Texas?
De Santiago Ec/PK/K is 4555th of 4,686 and Joe M Pirtle El is 869th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).