Foster El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Foster El Houston, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2317 of 4,686 | #3217 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29061 of 50,301 | #35357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 34.9).
- •Foster El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Foster El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Thompson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 100%).
- •Thompson El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.7).
- •Thompson El is the larger school with 363 students compared with 334.
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 Foster El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El ranks higher (44.3 vs 34.9 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 Foster El and Thompson El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 334. Thompson El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Foster El is 2317th of 4,686 and Thompson El is 3217th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).