Foerster El vs Fondren 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.
Foerster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Fondren El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
| Measure | Foerster El Houston, Texas | Fondren El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4431 of 4,686 | #3893 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44825 of 50,301 | #39909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 531 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fondren El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 20.0).
- •Fondren El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Fondren El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Fondren El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Foerster El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Foerster El is the larger school with 531 students compared with 341.
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 Foerster El better than Fondren El?
On the Success Index (US), Fondren El ranks higher (27.8 vs 20.0 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 Foerster El and Fondren El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foerster El: 531. Fondren El: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foerster El and Fondren El rank in Texas?
Foerster El is 4431st of 4,686 and Fondren El is 3893rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).