King Early Childhood Ctr vs Petersen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Early Childhood Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
299 students
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | King Early Childhood Ctr Houston, Texas | Petersen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4650 of 4,686 | #3879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48533 of 50,301 | #39760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 12.9).
- •Petersen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Petersen El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Petersen El is the larger school with 357 students compared with 299.
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 King Early Childhood Ctr better than Petersen El?
On the Success Index (US), Petersen El ranks higher (28.1 vs 12.9 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 King Early Childhood Ctr and Petersen El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Early Childhood Ctr: 299. Petersen El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Early Childhood Ctr and Petersen El rank in Texas?
King Early Childhood Ctr is 4650th of 4,686 and Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).