Hodges El vs Kleberg El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodges El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Kleberg El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
870 students
| Measure | Hodges El Balch Springs, Texas | Kleberg El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3818 of 4,686 | #3205 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39403 of 50,301 | #35272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Balch Springs | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kleberg El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 28.7).
- •Kleberg El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Kleberg El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Hodges El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Hodges El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Kleberg El is the larger school with 870 students compared with 570.
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 Hodges El better than Kleberg El?
On the Success Index (US), Kleberg El ranks higher (35.0 vs 28.7 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 Hodges El and Kleberg El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hodges El: 570. Kleberg El: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hodges El and Kleberg El rank in Texas?
Hodges El is 3818th of 4,686 and Kleberg El is 3205th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).