Harper El vs James El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper El
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
James El
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Harper El Princeton, Texas | James El Princeton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2661 of 4,686 | #3023 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31519 of 50,301 | #33977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 37.0).
- •Harper El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 81.1%).
- •James El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.9).
- •Harper El is the larger school with 642 students compared with 477.
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 Harper El better than James El?
On the Success Index (US), Harper El ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.0 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 Harper El and James El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper El: 642. James El: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper El and James El rank in Texas?
Harper El is 2661st of 4,686 and James El is 3023rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).