Kelso El vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 748 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Kelso El Houston, Texas | Southside El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4192 of 4,686 | #3913 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42362 of 50,301 | #40053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 23.9).
- •Southside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 98.9%).
- •Kelso El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Southside El is the larger school with 675 students compared with 364.
- •Kelso El is a public school while Southside 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 Southside El?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El ranks higher (27.6 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 Southside El?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelso El: 364. Southside El: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelso El and Southside El rank in Texas?
Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 and Southside El is 3913th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).