Horne El vs Kirk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horne El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
Kirk El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
| Measure | Horne El Houston, Texas | Kirk El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3041 of 4,686 | #2983 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34106 of 50,301 | #33678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 908 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.8 vs 37.5).
- •Horne El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Kirk El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Kirk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 83.5%).
- •Kirk El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Horne El is the larger school with 908 students compared with 743.
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 Horne El better than Kirk El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horne El and Kirk El?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horne El: 908. Kirk El: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horne El and Kirk El rank in Texas?
Horne El is 3041st of 4,686 and Kirk El is 2983rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).