Houston El vs J P Starks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
255 students
J P Starks El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
| Measure | Houston El Denison, Texas | J P Starks El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2826 of 4,686 | #1753 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32555 of 50,301 | #24535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 255 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Denison | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J P Starks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 39.1).
- •J P Starks El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •J P Starks El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 98.4%).
- •J P Starks El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
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 J P Starks El?
On the Success Index (US), J P Starks El ranks higher (50.9 vs 39.1 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 J P Starks El?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Denison and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 255. J P Starks El: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and J P Starks El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2826th of 4,686 and J P Starks El is 1753rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).