Gonzalez El vs Pena El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonzalez El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Pena El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Gonzalez El Brownsville, Texas | Pena El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1444 of 4,686 | #2039 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21724 of 50,301 | #26984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gonzalez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 47.3).
- •Gonzalez El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 90.4%).
- •Gonzalez El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Gonzalez El is the larger school with 596 students compared with 501.
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 Gonzalez El better than Pena El?
On the Success Index (US), Gonzalez El ranks higher (54.9 vs 47.3 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 Gonzalez El and Pena El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gonzalez El: 596. Pena El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gonzalez El and Pena El rank in Texas?
Gonzalez El is 1444th of 4,686 and Pena El is 2039th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).