Holmquist El vs Houston Classical
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmquist El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
782 students
Houston Classical
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Holmquist El Houston, Texas | Houston Classical Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3266 of 4,686 | #3963 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35704 of 50,301 | #40457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 782 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmquist El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 26.9).
- •Houston Classical does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 92.3%).
- •Holmquist El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.1).
- •Holmquist El is the larger school with 782 students compared with 342.
- •Holmquist El is a public school while Houston Classical is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holmquist El better than Houston Classical?
On the Success Index (US), Holmquist El ranks higher (34.3 vs 26.9 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 Holmquist El and Houston Classical?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmquist El: 782. Houston Classical: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmquist El and Houston Classical rank in Texas?
Holmquist El is 3266th of 4,686 and Houston Classical is 3963rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).