Dowling El vs Gale Pond Alamo El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
Gale Pond Alamo El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Dowling El Odessa, Texas | Gale Pond Alamo El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4663 of 4,686 | #2167 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #49023 of 50,301 | #28034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 712 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Pond Alamo El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 11.5).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Gale Pond Alamo El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 24.6).
- •Dowling El is the larger school with 712 students compared with 352.
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 Dowling El better than Gale Pond Alamo El?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Pond Alamo El ranks higher (45.8 vs 11.5 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 Dowling El and Gale Pond Alamo El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling El: 712. Gale Pond Alamo El: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling El and Gale Pond Alamo El rank in Texas?
Dowling El is 4663rd of 4,686 and Gale Pond Alamo El is 2167th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).