James Bowie El vs Vandagriff El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 413 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Vandagriff El
Aledo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students
| Measure | James Bowie El Baytown, Texas | Vandagriff El Aledo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3837 of 4,686 | #272 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39467 of 50,301 | #4459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 640 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 73% |
| city | Baytown | Aledo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandagriff El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 28.6).
- •Vandagriff El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Vandagriff El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Vandagriff El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 82.7%).
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 James Bowie El better than Vandagriff El?
On the Success Index (US), Vandagriff El ranks higher (81.0 vs 28.6 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 James Bowie El and Vandagriff El?
About 413 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Aledo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie El: 640. Vandagriff El: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie El and Vandagriff El rank in Texas?
James Bowie El is 3837th of 4,686 and Vandagriff El is 272nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).