Field El vs Jefferson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Jefferson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Field El Houston, Texas | Jefferson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 4,686 | #3080 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8441 of 50,301 | #34371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 36.4).
- •Field El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Field El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Field El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 93.9%).
- •Jefferson El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Field El is the larger school with 507 students compared with 330.
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 Field El better than Jefferson El?
On the Success Index (US), Field El ranks higher (74.2 vs 36.4 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 Field El and Jefferson El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field El: 507. Jefferson El: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field El and Jefferson El rank in Texas?
Field El is 496th of 4,686 and Jefferson El is 3080th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).