Hancock El vs Willow Bend El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 730 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
Willow Bend El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
| Measure | Hancock El Houston, Texas | Willow Bend El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2651 of 4,686 | #2906 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31454 of 50,301 | #33069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 749 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.4).
- •Hancock El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Hancock El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Willow Bend El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 81.3%).
- •Hancock El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
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 Hancock El better than Willow Bend El?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock El ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.4 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 Hancock El and Willow Bend El?
About 730 km in a straight line, between Houston and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock El: 749. Willow Bend El: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock El and Willow Bend El rank in Texas?
Hancock El is 2651st of 4,686 and Willow Bend El is 2906th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).