Holbrook El vs Smith 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.
Holbrook El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
757 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
| Measure | Holbrook El Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2020 of 4,686 | #4260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26811 of 50,301 | #43109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 757 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 22.8).
- •Holbrook El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Holbrook El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Holbrook El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Holbrook El is the larger school with 757 students compared with 553.
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 Holbrook El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook El ranks higher (47.5 vs 22.8 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 Holbrook El and Smith El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holbrook El: 757. Smith El: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holbrook El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Holbrook El is 2020th of 4,686 and Smith El is 4260th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).