Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El vs Thomas Hancock El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 577 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Thomas Hancock El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El Houston, Texas | Thomas Hancock El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4038 of 4,686 | #4025 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41133 of 50,301 | #41036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 736 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.9 vs 26.1).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Thomas Hancock El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Thomas Hancock El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El is the larger school with 736 students compared with 336.
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El is a charter school while Thomas Hancock 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 Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El better than Thomas Hancock El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El and Thomas Hancock El?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El: 736. Thomas Hancock El: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El and Thomas Hancock El rank in Texas?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes El is 4038th of 4,686 and Thomas Hancock El is 4025th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).