Donna Lewis El vs Joan Link 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.
Donna Lewis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Joan Link El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Donna Lewis El Houston, Texas | Joan Link El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4303 of 4,686 | #3175 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43516 of 50,301 | #35034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joan Link El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 22.1).
- •Joan Link El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Joan Link El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Joan Link El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Joan Link El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.2).
- •Donna Lewis El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 556.
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 Donna Lewis El better than Joan Link El?
On the Success Index (US), Joan Link El ranks higher (35.4 vs 22.1 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 Donna Lewis El and Joan Link El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donna Lewis El: 689. Joan Link El: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donna Lewis El and Joan Link El rank in Texas?
Donna Lewis El is 4303rd of 4,686 and Joan Link El is 3175th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).