Gladys Polk El vs Griffith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Polk El
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
Griffith El
Clute · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
493 students
| Measure | Gladys Polk El Richwood, Texas | Griffith El Clute, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1142 of 4,686 | #1370 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #18266 of 50,301 | #20956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 396 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Richwood | Clute |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Polk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 56.0).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Griffith El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Griffith El is the larger school with 493 students compared with 396.
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 Gladys Polk El better than Griffith El?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Polk El ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.0 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 Gladys Polk El and Griffith El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Richwood and Clute in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Polk El: 396. Griffith El: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Polk El and Griffith El rank in Texas?
Gladys Polk El is 1142nd of 4,686 and Griffith El is 1370th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).