James E Williams El vs Joella Exley 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.
James E Williams El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
Joella Exley El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
| Measure | James E Williams El Katy, Texas | Joella Exley El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 4,686 | #374 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4536 of 50,301 | #6489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 868 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E Williams El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 77.4).
- •Joella Exley El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •James E Williams El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •James E Williams El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 37.9%).
- •James E Williams El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
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 E Williams El better than Joella Exley El?
On the Success Index (US), James E Williams El ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.4 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 James E Williams El and Joella Exley El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E Williams El: 868. Joella Exley El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E Williams El and Joella Exley El rank in Texas?
James E Williams El is 278th of 4,686 and Joella Exley El is 374th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).