Houston El vs Iltexas Lancaster El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Iltexas Lancaster El
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
| Measure | Houston El Lancaster, Texas | Iltexas Lancaster El Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2519 of 4,686 | #4439 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30558 of 50,301 | #44968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 24% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 19.8).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 24%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Iltexas Lancaster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 87.3%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •Iltexas Lancaster El is the larger school with 737 students compared with 613.
- •Houston El is a public school while Iltexas Lancaster El 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 Iltexas Lancaster El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (42.1 vs 19.8 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 Iltexas Lancaster El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 613. Iltexas Lancaster El: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Iltexas Lancaster El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2519th of 4,686 and Iltexas Lancaster El is 4439th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).