Fred and Patti Shafer El vs Pershing Park El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred and Patti Shafer El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
935 students
Pershing Park El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
934 students
| Measure | Fred and Patti Shafer El Katy, Texas | Pershing Park El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 4,686 | #2193 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1427 of 50,301 | #28192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 935 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Katy | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 45.6).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El is the larger school with 935 students compared with 934.
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 Fred and Patti Shafer El better than Pershing Park El?
On the Success Index (US), Fred and Patti Shafer El ranks higher (87.6 vs 45.6 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 Fred and Patti Shafer El and Pershing Park El?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Katy and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred and Patti Shafer El: 935. Pershing Park El: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred and Patti Shafer El and Pershing Park El rank in Texas?
Fred and Patti Shafer El is 74th of 4,686 and Pershing Park El is 2193rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).