Kipp Nexus Pri vs Smith 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.
Kipp Nexus Pri
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
739 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Kipp Nexus Pri Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4638 of 4,686 | #4586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48214 of 50,301 | #47212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 739 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.7).
- •Kipp Nexus Pri does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.7).
- •Kipp Nexus Pri is the larger school with 739 students compared with 730.
- •Kipp Nexus Pri is a charter school while Smith 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 Nexus Pri better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (15.9 vs 13.7 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 Nexus Pri and Smith El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Nexus Pri: 739. Smith El: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Nexus Pri and Smith El rank in Texas?
Kipp Nexus Pri is 4638th of 4,686 and Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).