Lasara El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lasara El
Lasara · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
238 students
Smith El
Raymondville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Lasara El Lasara, Texas | Smith El Raymondville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3812 of 4,686 | #4065 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39341 of 50,301 | #41357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 238 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Lasara | Raymondville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lasara El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 25.6).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Lasara El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lasara El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Lasara El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 238.
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 Lasara El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Lasara El ranks higher (28.8 vs 25.6 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 Lasara El and Smith El?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lasara and Raymondville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lasara El: 238. Smith El: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lasara El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Lasara El is 3812th of 4,686 and Smith El is 4065th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).