Howard Burnham El vs Polk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Burnham El
El Paso · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students
Polk El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Howard Burnham El El Paso, Texas | Polk El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1288 of 4,686 | #448 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19996 of 50,301 | #7539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 57.4).
- •Polk El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Polk El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Polk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 58%).
- •Polk El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •Polk El is the larger school with 649 students compared with 388.
- •Howard Burnham El is a charter school while Polk El is a public 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 Howard Burnham El better than Polk El?
On the Success Index (US), Polk El ranks higher (75.7 vs 57.4 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 Howard Burnham El and Polk El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Burnham El: 388. Polk El: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Burnham El and Polk El rank in Texas?
Howard Burnham El is 1288th of 4,686 and Polk El is 448th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).