J H Hines El vs La Vega El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J H Hines El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
La Vega El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
630 students
| Measure | J H Hines El Waco, Texas | La Vega El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4683 of 4,686 | #3360 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #50107 of 50,301 | #36261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 379 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Vega El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 6.2).
- •La Vega El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •La Vega El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 16%).
- •La Vega El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 98.4%).
- •La Vega El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.9).
- •La Vega El is the larger school with 630 students compared with 379.
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 J H Hines El better than La Vega El?
On the Success Index (US), La Vega El ranks higher (33.5 vs 6.2 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 J H Hines El and La Vega El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J H Hines El: 379. La Vega El: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J H Hines El and La Vega El rank in Texas?
J H Hines El is 4683rd of 4,686 and La Vega El is 3360th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).