G E 'buddy' West El vs Noel El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G E 'buddy' West El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
Noel El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | G E 'buddy' West El Odessa, Texas | Noel El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4532 of 4,686 | #4573 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46275 of 50,301 | #46930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 28% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G E 'buddy' West El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 16.4).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 25%).
- •Noel El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 90.1%).
- •G E 'buddy' West El is the larger school with 780 students compared with 501.
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 G E 'buddy' West El better than Noel El?
On the Success Index (US), G E 'buddy' West El ranks higher (17.6 vs 16.4 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 G E 'buddy' West El and Noel El?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G E 'buddy' West El: 780. Noel El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G E 'buddy' West El and Noel El rank in Texas?
G E 'buddy' West El is 4532nd of 4,686 and Noel El is 4573rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).