Houston El vs Wayside Real Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Houston El Austin, Texas | Wayside Real Learning Academy Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3835 of 4,686 | #4078 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39464 of 50,301 | #41419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 496 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 25.5).
- •Wayside Real Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Wayside Real Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Wayside Real Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 92.1%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 25.8).
- •Wayside Real Learning Academy is the larger school with 644 students compared with 496.
- •Houston El is a public school while Wayside Real Learning Academy 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 Houston El better than Wayside Real Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (28.6 vs 25.5 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 El and Wayside Real Learning Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 496. Wayside Real Learning Academy: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Wayside Real Learning Academy rank in Texas?
Houston El is 3835th of 4,686 and Wayside Real Learning Academy is 4078th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).