Kipp Dream Prep vs Lyons El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Dream Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
929 students
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Kipp Dream Prep Houston, Texas | Lyons El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 4,686 | #2024 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40462 of 50,301 | #26824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 929 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyons El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 26.9).
- •Lyons El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Lyons El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Kipp Dream Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.4%).
- •Lyons El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.8).
- •Kipp Dream Prep is the larger school with 929 students compared with 767.
- •Kipp Dream Prep is a charter school while Lyons El is a public 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 Kipp Dream Prep better than Lyons El?
On the Success Index (US), Lyons El ranks higher (47.5 vs 26.9 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 Kipp Dream Prep and Lyons El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Dream Prep: 929. Lyons El: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Dream Prep and Lyons El rank in Texas?
Kipp Dream Prep is 3965th of 4,686 and Lyons El is 2024th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).