Kelso El vs Kipp Peace El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Kipp Peace El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students
| Measure | Kelso El Houston, Texas | Kipp Peace El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4192 of 4,686 | #4125 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42362 of 50,301 | #41770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 364 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Peace El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 23.9).
- •Kipp Peace El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Kipp Peace El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Kipp Peace El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.9%).
- •Kelso El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 21.9).
- •Kipp Peace El is the larger school with 525 students compared with 364.
- •Kelso El is a public school while Kipp Peace El 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 Kelso El better than Kipp Peace El?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Peace El ranks higher (24.9 vs 23.9 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 Kelso El and Kipp Peace El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelso El: 364. Kipp Peace El: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelso El and Kipp Peace El rank in Texas?
Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 and Kipp Peace El is 4125th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).