La Encantada El vs La Paloma El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Encantada El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
La Paloma El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | La Encantada El San Benito, Texas | La Paloma El San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3388 of 4,686 | #2991 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36506 of 50,301 | #33742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | San Benito | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 33.1).
- •La Paloma El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •La Paloma El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •La Paloma El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 93.2%).
- •La Paloma El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •La Encantada El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 474.
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 La Encantada El better than La Paloma El?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma El ranks higher (37.4 vs 33.1 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 La Encantada El and La Paloma El?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between San Benito and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Encantada El: 488. La Paloma El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Encantada El and La Paloma El rank in Texas?
La Encantada El is 3388th of 4,686 and La Paloma El is 2991st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).