Gleason El vs Willbern El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gleason El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
940 students
Willbern El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students
| Measure | Gleason El Houston, Texas | Willbern El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1746 of 4,686 | #2110 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24460 of 50,301 | #27514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 940 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gleason El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 46.6).
- •Gleason El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Gleason El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Gleason El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 76.3%).
- •Willbern El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Gleason El is the larger school with 940 students compared with 831.
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 Gleason El better than Willbern El?
On the Success Index (US), Gleason El ranks higher (51.0 vs 46.6 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 Gleason El and Willbern El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gleason El: 940. Willbern El: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gleason El and Willbern El rank in Texas?
Gleason El is 1746th of 4,686 and Willbern El is 2110th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).