Fiest El vs Lowery 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.
Fiest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Lowery El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
| Measure | Fiest El Houston, Texas | Lowery El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3078 of 4,686 | #1604 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34362 of 50,301 | #23116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 856 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowery El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 36.4).
- •Lowery El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Lowery El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Lowery El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 70.8%).
- •Lowery El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Fiest El is the larger school with 856 students compared with 660.
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 Fiest El better than Lowery El?
On the Success Index (US), Lowery El ranks higher (52.9 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 Fiest El and Lowery El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiest El: 856. Lowery El: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiest El and Lowery El rank in Texas?
Fiest El is 3078th of 4,686 and Lowery El is 1604th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).