Glenwood El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 839 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students
| Measure | Glenwood El Amarillo, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1559 of 4,686 | #2149 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22698 of 50,301 | #27875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 455 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Amarillo | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 46.1).
- •Glenwood El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Glenwood El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Glenwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.3%).
- •Thompson El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenwood El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood El ranks higher (53.5 vs 46.1 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 Glenwood El and Thompson El?
About 839 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood El: 455. Thompson El: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Glenwood El is 1559th of 4,686 and Thompson El is 2149th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).