Lawrence E Elkins H S vs Palmer El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence E Elkins H S
Missouri City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,848 students
Palmer El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
802 students
| Measure | Lawrence E Elkins H S Missouri City, Texas | Palmer El Missouri City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,419 | #1416 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4462 of 16,910 | #21397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,848 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| city | Missouri City | Missouri City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 55.4).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 54.2%).
- •Palmer El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S is the larger school with 2,848 students compared with 802.
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 Lawrence E Elkins H S better than Palmer El?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence E Elkins H S ranks higher (65.3 vs 55.4 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 Lawrence E Elkins H S and Palmer El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Missouri City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence E Elkins H S: 2,848. Palmer El: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence E Elkins H S and Palmer El rank in Texas?
Lawrence E Elkins H S is 315th of 1,419 and Palmer El is 1416th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).