Kiker El vs Valor South Austin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Valor South Austin
Austin · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,364 students
| Measure | Kiker El Austin, Texas | Valor South Austin Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #23 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #588 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 750 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 54% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiker El does better on math proficiency (83% vs 54%).
- •Kiker El does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Kiker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 13.6%).
- •Kiker El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •Valor South Austin is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 750.
- •Kiker El is a public school while Valor South Austin 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 Kiker El better than Valor South Austin?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kiker El and Valor South Austin?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiker El: 750. Valor South Austin: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiker El and Valor South Austin rank in Texas?
Kiker El is 23rd of 4,686 and Valor South Austin is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).