Kelly-Pharr El vs Vanguard Picasso
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 439 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly-Pharr El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
Vanguard Picasso
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Kelly-Pharr El Pharr, Texas | Vanguard Picasso Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2130 of 4,686 | #2399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27695 of 50,301 | #29628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly-Pharr El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 43.5).
- •Kelly-Pharr El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Kelly-Pharr El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93.7%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Kelly-Pharr El is the larger school with 587 students compared with 572.
- •Kelly-Pharr El is a public school while Vanguard Picasso is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kelly-Pharr El better than Vanguard Picasso?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly-Pharr El ranks higher (46.3 vs 43.5 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 Kelly-Pharr El and Vanguard Picasso?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly-Pharr El: 587. Vanguard Picasso: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly-Pharr El and Vanguard Picasso rank in Texas?
Kelly-Pharr El is 2130th of 4,686 and Vanguard Picasso is 2399th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).