Jefferson El vs Travis El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Travis El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Jefferson El Harlingen, Texas | Travis El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2885 of 4,686 | #4312 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32952 of 50,301 | #43613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 22.0).
- •Jefferson El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 98%).
- •Jefferson El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Travis El is the larger school with 294 students compared with 259.
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 Jefferson El better than Travis El?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson El ranks higher (38.5 vs 22.0 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 Jefferson El and Travis El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson El: 259. Travis El: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson El and Travis El rank in Texas?
Jefferson El is 2885th of 4,686 and Travis El is 4312th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).