Deretchin El vs Tom R Ellisor El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deretchin El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,209 students
Tom R Ellisor El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
569 students
| Measure | Deretchin El The Woodlands, Texas | Tom R Ellisor El Magnolia, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 4,686 | #1887 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2885 of 50,301 | #25719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,209 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 38% |
| city | The Woodlands | Magnolia |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deretchin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 49.2).
- •Deretchin El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 38%).
- •Deretchin El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Deretchin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 32.7%).
- •Tom R Ellisor El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Deretchin El is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 569.
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 Deretchin El better than Tom R Ellisor El?
On the Success Index (US), Deretchin El ranks higher (84.0 vs 49.2 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 Deretchin El and Tom R Ellisor El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between The Woodlands and Magnolia in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deretchin El: 1,209. Tom R Ellisor El: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deretchin El and Tom R Ellisor El rank in Texas?
Deretchin El is 170th of 4,686 and Tom R Ellisor El is 1887th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).