La Encantada El vs Villa Nueva El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 6.8 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
Villa Nueva El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | La Encantada El San Benito, Texas | Villa Nueva El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3388 of 4,686 | #3575 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36506 of 50,301 | #37642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | San Benito | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Encantada El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 31.4).
- •La Encantada El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Villa Nueva El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 93.2%).
- •Villa Nueva El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.4).
- •La Encantada El is the larger school with 488 students compared with 346.
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 Villa Nueva El?
On the Success Index (US), La Encantada El ranks higher (33.1 vs 31.4 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 Villa Nueva El?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between San Benito and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Encantada El: 488. Villa Nueva El: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Encantada El and Villa Nueva El rank in Texas?
La Encantada El is 3388th of 4,686 and Villa Nueva El is 3575th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).