Emerson El vs Kipp Sharp Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
990 students
Kipp Sharp Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
1,078 students
| Measure | Emerson El Houston, Texas | Kipp Sharp Prep Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4394 of 4,686 | #1464 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44450 of 50,301 | #21952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 990 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Sharp Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 20.6).
- •Kipp Sharp Prep does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Kipp Sharp Prep does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Kipp Sharp Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Emerson El does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.0).
- •Kipp Sharp Prep is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 990.
- •Emerson El is a public school while Kipp Sharp Prep 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 Emerson El better than Kipp Sharp Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Sharp Prep ranks higher (54.6 vs 20.6 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 Emerson El and Kipp Sharp Prep?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson El: 990. Kipp Sharp Prep: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson El and Kipp Sharp Prep rank in Texas?
Emerson El is 4394th of 4,686 and Kipp Sharp Prep is 1464th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).