Edward K Downing El vs G E 'buddy' West El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward K Downing El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
834 students
G E 'buddy' West El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
| Measure | Edward K Downing El Odessa, Texas | G E 'buddy' West El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 4,686 | #4532 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47627 of 50,301 | #46275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 834 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G E 'buddy' West El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.0).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Edward K Downing El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 90.1%).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.5).
- •Edward K Downing El is the larger school with 834 students compared with 780.
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 Edward K Downing El better than G E 'buddy' West El?
On the Success Index (US), G E 'buddy' West El ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.0 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 Edward K Downing El and G E 'buddy' West El?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward K Downing El: 834. G E 'buddy' West El: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward K Downing El and G E 'buddy' West El rank in Texas?
Edward K Downing El is 4611th of 4,686 and G E 'buddy' West El is 4532nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).