Herrera El vs Jefferson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrera El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
Jefferson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Herrera El Houston, Texas | Jefferson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2759 of 4,686 | #3080 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32119 of 50,301 | #34371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 721 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herrera El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 36.4).
- •Herrera El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Herrera El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Herrera El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 93.9%).
- •Jefferson El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Herrera El is the larger school with 721 students compared with 330.
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 Herrera El better than Jefferson El?
On the Success Index (US), Herrera El ranks higher (39.7 vs 36.4 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 Herrera El and Jefferson El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrera El: 721. Jefferson El: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrera El and Jefferson El rank in Texas?
Herrera El is 2759th of 4,686 and Jefferson El is 3080th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).