Lantern Lane El vs Palmer El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lantern Lane El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Palmer El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
802 students
| Measure | Lantern Lane El Missouri City, Texas | Palmer El Missouri City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3293 of 4,686 | #1416 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35861 of 50,301 | #21397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Missouri City | Missouri City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 34.1).
- •Palmer El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Palmer El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Palmer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 74.7%).
- •Lantern Lane El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Palmer El is the larger school with 802 students compared with 434.
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 Lantern Lane El better than Palmer El?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer El ranks higher (55.4 vs 34.1 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 Lantern Lane El and Palmer El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Missouri City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lantern Lane El: 434. Palmer El: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lantern Lane El and Palmer El rank in Texas?
Lantern Lane El is 3293rd of 4,686 and Palmer El is 1416th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).