Gene Howe El vs J Kawas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 880 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gene Howe El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
363 students
J Kawas El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Gene Howe El Amarillo, Texas | J Kawas El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1376 of 4,686 | #779 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21018 of 50,301 | #13147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 86% |
| city | Amarillo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Kawas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 55.9).
- •J Kawas El does better on math proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •J Kawas El does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Gene Howe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 97.2%).
- •J Kawas El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
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 Gene Howe El better than J Kawas El?
On the Success Index (US), J Kawas El ranks higher (67.4 vs 55.9 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 Gene Howe El and J Kawas El?
About 880 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene Howe El: 363. J Kawas El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene Howe El and J Kawas El rank in Texas?
Gene Howe El is 1376th of 4,686 and J Kawas El is 779th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).