G H Whitcomb El vs John F Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G H Whitcomb El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
John F Ward El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | G H Whitcomb El Houston, Texas | John F Ward El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2671 of 4,686 | #1273 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31584 of 50,301 | #19787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Ward El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 40.5).
- •John F Ward El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •John F Ward El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •John F Ward El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 73.4%).
- •G H Whitcomb El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •John F Ward El is the larger school with 617 students compared with 557.
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 H Whitcomb El better than John F Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Ward El ranks higher (57.7 vs 40.5 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 H Whitcomb El and John F Ward El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G H Whitcomb El: 557. John F Ward El: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G H Whitcomb El and John F Ward El rank in Texas?
G H Whitcomb El is 2671st of 4,686 and John F Ward El is 1273rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).