Edward K Downing El vs Lauro Cavazos El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
Lauro Cavazos El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Edward K Downing El Odessa, Texas | Lauro Cavazos El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 4,686 | #4405 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47627 of 50,301 | #44535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 834 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lauro Cavazos El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 15.0).
- •Lauro Cavazos El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Lauro Cavazos El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Lauro Cavazos El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 88.7%).
- •Edward K Downing El does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.7).
- •Edward K Downing El is the larger school with 834 students compared with 614.
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 Lauro Cavazos El?
On the Success Index (US), Lauro Cavazos El ranks higher (20.5 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 Lauro Cavazos El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward K Downing El: 834. Lauro Cavazos El: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward K Downing El and Lauro Cavazos El rank in Texas?
Edward K Downing El is 4611th of 4,686 and Lauro Cavazos El is 4405th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).