Houston Classical vs Rees El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Classical
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Rees El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
| Measure | Houston Classical Houston, Texas | Rees El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3963 of 4,686 | #1802 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40457 of 50,301 | #24938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 342 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rees El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 26.9).
- •Houston Classical does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 81.4%).
- •Rees El does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 20.1).
- •Rees El is the larger school with 526 students compared with 342.
- •Houston Classical is a charter school while Rees El is a public 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 Houston Classical better than Rees El?
On the Success Index (US), Rees El ranks higher (50.4 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 Houston Classical and Rees El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Classical: 342. Rees El: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Classical and Rees El rank in Texas?
Houston Classical is 3963rd of 4,686 and Rees El is 1802nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).