Houston El vs Lamar El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Lamar El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Houston El Harlingen, Texas | Lamar El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2235 of 4,686 | #4113 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28473 of 50,301 | #41713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 25.0).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 420 students compared with 401.
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 Lamar El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (45.2 vs 25.0 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 Lamar El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 420. Lamar El: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2235th of 4,686 and Lamar El is 4113th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).