Helena Park El vs Samuel Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Park El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Samuel Houston El
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
| Measure | Helena Park El Nederland, Texas | Samuel Houston El Huntsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 4,686 | #4510 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14264 of 50,301 | #45983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 760 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 32% |
| city | Nederland | Huntsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 18.2).
- •Helena Park El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Helena Park El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Helena Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 81.2%).
- •Helena Park El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 27.1).
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 Helena Park El better than Samuel Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Park El ranks higher (65.8 vs 18.2 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 Helena Park El and Samuel Houston El?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Huntsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Park El: 760. Samuel Houston El: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Park El and Samuel Houston El rank in Texas?
Helena Park El is 851st of 4,686 and Samuel Houston El is 4510th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).