Hobby El vs Petersen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Hobby El Houston, Texas | Petersen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4046 of 4,686 | #3879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41207 of 50,301 | #39760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 25.8).
- •Petersen El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Petersen El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Petersen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Hobby El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Hobby El is the larger school with 447 students compared with 357.
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 Hobby El better than Petersen El?
On the Success Index (US), Petersen El ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.8 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 Hobby El and Petersen El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobby El: 447. Petersen El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobby El and Petersen El rank in Texas?
Hobby El is 4046th of 4,686 and Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).