Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center vs Hicks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
Houston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
388 students
Hicks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
645 students
| Measure | Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center Houston, Texas | Hicks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3458 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #36909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 388 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91%).
- •Hicks El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Hicks El is the larger school with 645 students compared with 388.
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 Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center better than Hicks El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center and Hicks El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center: 388. Hicks El: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center and Hicks El rank in Texas?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is unranked and Hicks El is 3458th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).