Helms El vs Sinclair El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Sinclair El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
| Measure | Helms El Houston, Texas | Sinclair El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1763 of 4,686 | #994 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24606 of 50,301 | #16281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sinclair El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 50.8).
- •Sinclair El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Sinclair El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Sinclair El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 48.9%).
- •Sinclair El is the larger school with 728 students compared with 501.
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 Sinclair El?
On the Success Index (US), Sinclair El ranks higher (62.8 vs 50.8 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 Sinclair El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helms El: 501. Sinclair El: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helms El and Sinclair El rank in Texas?
Helms El is 1763rd of 4,686 and Sinclair El is 994th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).