DR William Long El vs Lyons El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 488 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR William Long El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | DR William Long El Pharr, Texas | Lyons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2465 of 4,686 | #2024 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30083 of 50,301 | #26824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 767 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Pharr | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 42.8).
- •Lyons El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lyons El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •DR William Long El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Lyons El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.3).
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 William Long El better than Lyons El?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons El ranks higher (47.5 vs 42.8 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 William Long El and Lyons El?
About 488 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR William Long El: 767. Lyons El: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR William Long El and Lyons El rank in Texas?
DR William Long El is 2465th of 4,686 and Lyons El is 2024th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).