Houston El vs Purcell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Purcell El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
| Measure | Houston El Denton, Texas | Purcell El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 4,686 | #3764 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13428 of 50,301 | #39084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| city | Denton | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 29.2).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 80.4%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
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 Purcell El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (67.0 vs 29.2 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 Purcell El?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Denton and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 537. Purcell El: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Purcell El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 790th of 4,686 and Purcell El is 3764th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).