Jacinto City El vs Whittier El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacinto City El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Whittier El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Jacinto City El Houston, Texas | Whittier El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1905 of 4,686 | #3691 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25822 of 50,301 | #38579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacinto City El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 30.0).
- •Jacinto City El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Jacinto City El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Whittier El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 89.4%).
- •Jacinto City El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Jacinto City El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 326.
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 Jacinto City El better than Whittier El?
On the Success Index (US), Jacinto City El ranks higher (49.0 vs 30.0 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 Jacinto City El and Whittier El?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacinto City El: 689. Whittier El: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacinto City El and Whittier El rank in Texas?
Jacinto City El is 1905th of 4,686 and Whittier El is 3691st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).