DR Shirley J Williamson El vs Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Shirley J Williamson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
562 students
| Measure | DR Shirley J Williamson El Houston, Texas | Sheldon Early Childhood Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2537 of 4,686 | #4283 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30686 of 50,301 | #43243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 621 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 22.6).
- •Sheldon Early Childhood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 85%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El is the larger school with 621 students compared with 562.
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 DR Shirley J Williamson El better than Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DR Shirley J Williamson El ranks higher (41.9 vs 22.6 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 DR Shirley J Williamson El and Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Shirley J Williamson El: 621. Sheldon Early Childhood Academy: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Shirley J Williamson El and Sheldon Early Childhood Academy rank in Texas?
DR Shirley J Williamson El is 2537th of 4,686 and Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is 4283rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).