Emerson El vs Piney Point El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 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
Piney Point El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,286 students
| Measure | Emerson El Houston, Texas | Piney Point El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4394 of 4,686 | #4450 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44450 of 50,301 | #45116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 990 | 1,286 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 1,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 19.6).
- •Emerson El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Piney Point El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Emerson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98%).
- •Emerson El does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.1).
- •Piney Point El is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 990.
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 Piney Point El?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson El ranks higher (20.6 vs 19.6 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 Piney Point El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson El: 990. Piney Point El: 1,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson El and Piney Point El rank in Texas?
Emerson El is 4394th of 4,686 and Piney Point El is 4450th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).