H M Carroll El vs Sheldon Lake El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H M Carroll El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
536 students
Sheldon Lake El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
622 students
| Measure | H M Carroll El Houston, Texas | Sheldon Lake El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3759 of 4,686 | #3701 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39061 of 50,301 | #38643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 536 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.2 vs 29.9).
- •Sheldon Lake El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 85.8%).
- •H M Carroll El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Sheldon Lake El is the larger school with 622 students compared with 536.
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 H M Carroll El better than Sheldon Lake El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H M Carroll El and Sheldon Lake El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H M Carroll El: 536. Sheldon Lake El: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H M Carroll El and Sheldon Lake El rank in Texas?
H M Carroll El is 3759th of 4,686 and Sheldon Lake El is 3701st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).