Houston El vs The Meadows El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 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
The Meadows El
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Houston El Lancaster, Texas | The Meadows El Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2519 of 4,686 | #3729 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30558 of 50,301 | #38898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 29.5).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •The Meadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.8).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 613 students compared with 312.
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 The Meadows El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (42.1 vs 29.5 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 The Meadows El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 613. The Meadows El: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and The Meadows El rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2519th of 4,686 and The Meadows El is 3729th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).