Helen Major El vs Ponderosa El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Major El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Ponderosa El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
| Measure | Helen Major El Houston, Texas | Ponderosa El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4606 of 4,686 | #3389 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47579 of 50,301 | #36523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 15.1).
- •Ponderosa El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Ponderosa El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Ponderosa El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 94.4%).
- •Helen Major El does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Ponderosa El is the larger school with 740 students compared with 567.
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 Helen Major El better than Ponderosa El?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa El ranks higher (33.1 vs 15.1 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 Helen Major El and Ponderosa El?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Major El: 567. Ponderosa El: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Major El and Ponderosa El rank in Texas?
Helen Major El is 4606th of 4,686 and Ponderosa El is 3389th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).