Kirk El vs Lee El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Lee El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
| Measure | Kirk El Houston, Texas | Lee El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2983 of 4,686 | #1734 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33678 of 50,301 | #24336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 743 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 37.5).
- •Lee El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Lee El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Lee El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 81.3%).
- •Lee El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Lee El is the larger school with 780 students compared with 743.
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 Kirk El better than Lee El?
On the Success Index (US), Lee El ranks higher (51.2 vs 37.5 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 Kirk El and Lee El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk El: 743. Lee El: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk El and Lee El rank in Texas?
Kirk El is 2983rd of 4,686 and Lee El is 1734th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).