Dowling El vs Lamar Early Ee-Kg
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Lamar Early Ee-Kg
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
338 students
| Measure | Dowling El Odessa, Texas | Lamar Early Ee-Kg Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4663 of 4,686 | #4255 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #49023 of 50,301 | #43083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 712 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | – |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Early Ee-Kg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 11.5).
- •Lamar Early Ee-Kg does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Dowling El does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 28.2).
- •Dowling El is the larger school with 712 students compared with 338.
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 Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Early Ee-Kg ranks higher (22.8 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 Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling El: 712. Lamar Early Ee-Kg: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling El and Lamar Early Ee-Kg rank in Texas?
Dowling El is 4663rd of 4,686 and Lamar Early Ee-Kg is 4255th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).