Gateway Charter Academy vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Charter Academy
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Houston El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Gateway Charter Academy Dallas, Texas | Houston El Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4551 of 4,686 | #2519 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46529 of 50,301 | #30558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Dallas | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 17.1).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 93.7%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 31.5).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 613 students compared with 315.
- •Gateway Charter Academy is a charter school while Houston El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gateway Charter Academy better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (42.1 vs 17.1 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 Gateway Charter Academy and Houston El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Charter Academy: 315. Houston El: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Charter Academy and Houston El rank in Texas?
Gateway Charter Academy is 4551st of 4,686 and Houston El is 2519th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).