Fred and Patti Shafer El vs Tom Wilson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
Tom Wilson El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,058 students
| Measure | Fred and Patti Shafer El Katy, Texas | Tom Wilson El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 4,686 | #34 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1427 of 50,301 | #808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 935 | 1,058 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 1,058 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom Wilson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 87.6).
- •Tom Wilson El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Tom Wilson El does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Tom Wilson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 26.4%).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Tom Wilson El is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 935.
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 Tom Wilson El?
On the Success Index (US), Tom Wilson El ranks higher (89.9 vs 87.6 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 Tom Wilson El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred and Patti Shafer El: 935. Tom Wilson El: 1,058. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred and Patti Shafer El and Tom Wilson El rank in Texas?
Fred and Patti Shafer El is 74th of 4,686 and Tom Wilson El is 34th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).