L F Smith El vs South Shaver 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.
L F Smith El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
South Shaver El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
527 students
| Measure | L F Smith El Pasadena, Texas | South Shaver El Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3677 of 4,686 | #3254 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38410 of 50,301 | #35608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 572 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shaver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 30.2).
- •South Shaver El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •South Shaver 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 95.3%).
- •South Shaver El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •L F Smith El is the larger school with 572 students compared with 527.
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 South Shaver El?
On the Success Index (US), South Shaver El ranks higher (34.5 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 South Shaver El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L F Smith El: 572. South Shaver El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L F Smith El and South Shaver El rank in Texas?
L F Smith El is 3677th of 4,686 and South Shaver El is 3254th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).