Dora Romero El vs Lopez-Riggins El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Romero El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Lopez-Riggins El
Los Fresnos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Dora Romero El Brownsville, Texas | Lopez-Riggins El Los Fresnos, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 4,686 | #2014 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22131 of 50,301 | #26750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| city | Brownsville | Los Fresnos |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora Romero El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 47.6).
- •Dora Romero El does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Dora Romero El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Dora Romero El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 84.8%).
- •Lopez-Riggins El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Dora Romero El is the larger school with 552 students compared with 467.
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 Dora Romero El better than Lopez-Riggins El?
On the Success Index (US), Dora Romero El ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.6 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 Dora Romero El and Lopez-Riggins El?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Los Fresnos in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora Romero El: 552. Lopez-Riggins El: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora Romero El and Lopez-Riggins El rank in Texas?
Dora Romero El is 1484th of 4,686 and Lopez-Riggins El is 2014th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).