Joe Lee Johnson El vs Northwest El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Lee Johnson El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Northwest El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Joe Lee Johnson El Austin, Texas | Northwest El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2706 of 4,686 | #3711 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31805 of 50,301 | #38707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Lee Johnson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 29.8).
- •Joe Lee Johnson El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Joe Lee Johnson El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Joe Lee Johnson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 82.5%).
- •Northwest El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.5).
- •Joe Lee Johnson El is the larger school with 821 students compared with 395.
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 Joe Lee Johnson El better than Northwest El?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Lee Johnson El ranks higher (40.2 vs 29.8 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 Joe Lee Johnson El and Northwest El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Lee Johnson El: 821. Northwest El: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Lee Johnson El and Northwest El rank in Texas?
Joe Lee Johnson El is 2706th of 4,686 and Northwest El is 3711th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).