L F Smith El vs Pearl Hall El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L F Smith El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
Pearl Hall El
So Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
571 students
| Measure | L F Smith El Pasadena, Texas | Pearl Hall El So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3677 of 4,686 | #3230 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38410 of 50,301 | #35463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 572 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| city | Pasadena | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Hall El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 30.2).
- •Pearl Hall El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Pearl Hall El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •L F Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.7%).
- •Pearl Hall El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •L F Smith El is the larger school with 572 students compared with 571.
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 L F Smith El better than Pearl Hall El?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Hall El ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.2 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 L F Smith El and Pearl Hall El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L F Smith El: 572. Pearl Hall El: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L F Smith El and Pearl Hall El rank in Texas?
L F Smith El is 3677th of 4,686 and Pearl Hall El is 3230th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).