Early Childhood Center vs Velma Penny El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Lindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
462 students
Velma Penny El
Lindale · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
517 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Lindale, Texas | Velma Penny El Lindale, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 4,686 | #964 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21145 of 50,301 | #15830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 462 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Lindale | Lindale |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Velma Penny El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 55.7).
- •Velma Penny El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 56.7%).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Velma Penny El is the larger school with 517 students compared with 462.
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 Early Childhood Center better than Velma Penny El?
On the Success Index (US), Velma Penny El ranks higher (63.5 vs 55.7 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 Early Childhood Center and Velma Penny El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lindale and Lindale in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 462. Velma Penny El: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Velma Penny El rank in Texas?
Early Childhood Center is 1396th of 4,686 and Velma Penny El is 964th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).