Ford El vs Lamar El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford El
Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
857 students
Lamar El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
759 students
| Measure | Ford El Spring, Texas | Lamar El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1934 of 4,686 | #1025 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26089 of 50,301 | #16658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 857 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Spring | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 48.6).
- •Lamar El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Lamar El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 71.6%).
- •Ford El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Ford El is the larger school with 857 students compared with 759.
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 Ford El better than Lamar El?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar El ranks higher (62.2 vs 48.6 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 Ford El and Lamar El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Spring and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford El: 857. Lamar El: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford El and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Ford El is 1934th of 4,686 and Lamar El is 1025th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).