Harris El vs Ortega El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Ortega El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
242 students
| Measure | Harris El Austin, Texas | Ortega El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4377 of 4,686 | #2879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44279 of 50,301 | #32904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 285 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 20.9).
- •Ortega El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Ortega El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ortega El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 91.6%).
- •Ortega El does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Harris El is the larger school with 285 students compared with 242.
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 Harris El better than Ortega El?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega El ranks higher (38.6 vs 20.9 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 Harris El and Ortega El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris El: 285. Ortega El: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris El and Ortega El rank in Texas?
Harris El is 4377th of 4,686 and Ortega El is 2879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).