FT Sam Houston El vs Wilshire El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FT Sam Houston El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
Wilshire El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | FT Sam Houston El San Antonio, Texas | Wilshire El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 4,686 | #2547 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12421 of 50,301 | #30730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •FT Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 41.9).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •FT Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Wilshire El does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.8).
- •FT Sam Houston El is the larger school with 807 students compared with 183.
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 FT Sam Houston El better than Wilshire El?
On the Success Index (US), FT Sam Houston El ranks higher (68.4 vs 41.9 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 FT Sam Houston El and Wilshire El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FT Sam Houston El: 807. Wilshire El: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FT Sam Houston El and Wilshire El rank in Texas?
FT Sam Houston El is 727th of 4,686 and Wilshire El is 2547th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).