Fred and Patti Shafer El vs Veramendi El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 224 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
Veramendi El
New Braunfels · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
935 students
| Measure | Fred and Patti Shafer El Katy, Texas | Veramendi El New Braunfels, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 4,686 | #647 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1427 of 50,301 | #11200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 935 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| city | Katy | New Braunfels |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 70.2).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Veramendi El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 26.4%).
- •Fred and Patti Shafer El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.3).
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 Veramendi El?
On the Success Index (US), Fred and Patti Shafer El ranks higher (87.6 vs 70.2 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 Fred and Patti Shafer El and Veramendi El?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Katy and New Braunfels in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred and Patti Shafer El: 935. Veramendi El: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred and Patti Shafer El and Veramendi El rank in Texas?
Fred and Patti Shafer El is 74th of 4,686 and Veramendi El is 647th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).