Edward K Downing El vs Lamkin El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 687 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
Lamkin El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
| Measure | Edward K Downing El Odessa, Texas | Lamkin El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 4,686 | #1800 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47627 of 50,301 | #24906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 834 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Odessa | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamkin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 15.0).
- •Lamkin El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Lamkin El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Lamkin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Lamkin El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 22.5).
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 Lamkin El?
On the Success Index (US), Lamkin El ranks higher (50.4 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 Lamkin El?
About 687 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward K Downing El: 834. Lamkin El: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward K Downing El and Lamkin El rank in Texas?
Edward K Downing El is 4611th of 4,686 and Lamkin El is 1800th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).