Franz El vs Sundown 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.
Franz El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,115 students
Sundown El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | Franz El Katy, Texas | Sundown El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 4,686 | #1789 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25370 of 50,301 | #24850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,115 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.7 vs 50.5).
- •Franz El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Sundown El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Franz El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 85.7%).
- •Sundown El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Franz El is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 720.
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 Franz El better than Sundown El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franz El and Sundown El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franz El: 1,115. Sundown El: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franz El and Sundown El rank in Texas?
Franz El is 1854th of 4,686 and Sundown El is 1789th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).