Dowling El vs General Ricardo Sanchez El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 697 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
General Ricardo Sanchez El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
| Measure | Dowling El Odessa, Texas | General Ricardo Sanchez El Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4663 of 4,686 | #2517 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #49023 of 50,301 | #30550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 712 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| city | Odessa | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 11.5).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •Dowling El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 94.2%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.6).
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 General Ricardo Sanchez El?
On the Success Index (US), General Ricardo Sanchez El ranks higher (42.1 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 General Ricardo Sanchez El?
About 697 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling El: 712. General Ricardo Sanchez El: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling El and General Ricardo Sanchez El rank in Texas?
Dowling El is 4663rd of 4,686 and General Ricardo Sanchez El is 2517th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).