Elmore El vs The Varnett School - Northeast
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmore El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
The Varnett School - Northeast
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Elmore El Houston, Texas | The Varnett School - Northeast Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4350 of 4,686 | #4589 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44081 of 50,301 | #47279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 443 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmore El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 15.8).
- •Elmore El does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •The Varnett School - Northeast does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Elmore El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Elmore El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Elmore El is the larger school with 443 students compared with 354.
- •Elmore El is a public school while The Varnett School - Northeast is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elmore El better than The Varnett School - Northeast?
On the Success Index (US), Elmore El ranks higher (21.2 vs 15.8 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 Elmore El and The Varnett School - Northeast?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmore El: 443. The Varnett School - Northeast: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmore El and The Varnett School - Northeast rank in Texas?
Elmore El is 4350th of 4,686 and The Varnett School - Northeast is 4589th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).