Harry Herndon El vs Paula Walker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Herndon El
Royse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Paula Walker El
Royse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Harry Herndon El Royse City, Texas | Paula Walker El Royse City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1347 of 4,686 | #822 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20588 of 50,301 | #13852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 550 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Royse City | Royse City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paula Walker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 56.5).
- •Paula Walker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 47.5%).
- •Paula Walker El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Harry Herndon El is the larger school with 550 students compared with 479.
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 Harry Herndon El better than Paula Walker El?
On the Success Index (US), Paula Walker El ranks higher (66.4 vs 56.5 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 Harry Herndon El and Paula Walker El?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Royse City and Royse City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Herndon El: 550. Paula Walker El: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Herndon El and Paula Walker El rank in Texas?
Harry Herndon El is 1347th of 4,686 and Paula Walker El is 822nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).