Helms El vs Love El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helms El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Love El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Helms El Houston, Texas | Love El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1763 of 4,686 | #3065 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24606 of 50,301 | #34261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helms El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 36.6).
- •Helms El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Helms El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Helms El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 64.4%).
- •Love El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.3).
- •Helms El is the larger school with 501 students compared with 340.
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 Helms El better than Love El?
On the Success Index (US), Helms El ranks higher (50.8 vs 36.6 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 Helms El and Love El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helms El: 501. Love El: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helms El and Love El rank in Texas?
Helms El is 1763rd of 4,686 and Love El is 3065th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).