Fields El vs Wilson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fields El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Wilson El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Fields El McAllen, Texas | Wilson El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3387 of 4,686 | #3285 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36498 of 50,301 | #35831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 33.1).
- •Wilson El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Wilson El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Fields El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 91.2%).
- •Fields El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Fields El is the larger school with 443 students compared with 408.
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 Fields El better than Wilson El?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson El ranks higher (34.2 vs 33.1 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 Fields El and Wilson El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fields El: 443. Wilson El: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fields El and Wilson El rank in Texas?
Fields El is 3387th of 4,686 and Wilson El is 3285th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).