Kathy Caraway El vs Laurel Mountain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathy Caraway El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Laurel Mountain El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
822 students
| Measure | Kathy Caraway El Austin, Texas | Laurel Mountain El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 4,686 | #41 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #520 of 50,301 | #939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 89% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathy Caraway El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 89.3).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Laurel Mountain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 12.6%).
- •Kathy Caraway El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.8).
- •Laurel Mountain El is the larger school with 822 students compared with 462.
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 Kathy Caraway El better than Laurel Mountain El?
On the Success Index (US), Kathy Caraway El ranks higher (91.3 vs 89.3 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 Kathy Caraway El and Laurel Mountain El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathy Caraway El: 462. Laurel Mountain El: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathy Caraway El and Laurel Mountain El rank in Texas?
Kathy Caraway El is 20th of 4,686 and Laurel Mountain El is 41st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).