Golden Acres El vs Jensen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Acres El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
390 students
Jensen El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
567 students
| Measure | Golden Acres El Pasadena, Texas | Jensen El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3074 of 4,686 | #2513 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34309 of 50,301 | #30494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 390 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 36.5).
- •Jensen El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Jensen El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Jensen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 87.4%).
- •Golden Acres El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Jensen El is the larger school with 567 students compared with 390.
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 Golden Acres El better than Jensen El?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen El ranks higher (42.2 vs 36.5 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 Golden Acres El and Jensen El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Acres El: 390. Jensen El: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Acres El and Jensen El rank in Texas?
Golden Acres El is 3074th of 4,686 and Jensen El is 2513th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).