Galindo El vs Zilker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galindo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Zilker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Galindo El Austin, Texas | Zilker El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2843 of 4,686 | #260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32670 of 50,301 | #4290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 63% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zilker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 38.9).
- •Zilker El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 39%).
- •Zilker El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Zilker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Galindo El does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •Zilker El is the larger school with 506 students compared with 418.
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 Galindo El better than Zilker El?
On the Success Index (US), Zilker El ranks higher (81.3 vs 38.9 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 Galindo El and Zilker El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galindo El: 418. Zilker El: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galindo El and Zilker El rank in Texas?
Galindo El is 2843rd of 4,686 and Zilker El is 260th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).