Ketelsen El vs Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketelsen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
69 students
| Measure | Ketelsen El Houston, Texas | Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2052 of 4,686 | #3861 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27094 of 50,301 | #39642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 382 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketelsen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 28.3).
- •Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 96.6%).
- •Ketelsen El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 23.0).
- •Ketelsen El is the larger school with 382 students compared with 69.
- •Ketelsen El is a public school while Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy 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 Ketelsen El better than Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ketelsen El ranks higher (47.1 vs 28.3 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 Ketelsen El and Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ketelsen El: 382. Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ketelsen El and Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Ketelsen El is 2052nd of 4,686 and Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy is 3861st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).