Gardens El vs Kruse El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardens El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
382 students
Kruse El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students
| Measure | Gardens El Pasadena, Texas | Kruse El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3399 of 4,686 | #3598 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36576 of 50,301 | #37807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 382 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardens El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 31.1).
- •Kruse El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Gardens El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Gardens El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Gardens El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Kruse El is the larger school with 408 students compared with 382.
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 Gardens El better than Kruse El?
On the Success Index (US), Gardens El ranks higher (33.0 vs 31.1 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 Gardens El and Kruse El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardens El: 382. Kruse El: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardens El and Kruse El rank in Texas?
Gardens El is 3399th of 4,686 and Kruse El is 3598th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).