Francone El vs Willbern 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.
Francone El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
Willbern El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students
| Measure | Francone El Houston, Texas | Willbern El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3869 of 4,686 | #2110 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39691 of 50,301 | #27514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 734 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willbern El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 28.2).
- •Willbern El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Willbern El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Willbern El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Francone El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Willbern El is the larger school with 831 students compared with 734.
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 Francone El better than Willbern El?
On the Success Index (US), Willbern El ranks higher (46.6 vs 28.2 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 Francone El and Willbern El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francone El: 734. Willbern El: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francone El and Willbern El rank in Texas?
Francone El is 3869th of 4,686 and Willbern El is 2110th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).