Gene Howe El vs Sundown Lane El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Sundown Lane El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
344 students
| Measure | Gene Howe El Amarillo, Texas | Sundown Lane El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1376 of 4,686 | #1150 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21018 of 50,301 | #18361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 363 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sundown Lane El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 55.9).
- •Sundown Lane El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sundown Lane El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Gene Howe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 50.9%).
- •Gene Howe El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Gene Howe El is the larger school with 363 students compared with 344.
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 Sundown Lane El?
On the Success Index (US), Sundown Lane El ranks higher (59.8 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 Sundown Lane El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gene Howe El: 363. Sundown Lane El: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gene Howe El and Sundown Lane El rank in Texas?
Gene Howe El is 1376th of 4,686 and Sundown Lane El is 1150th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).