Lieder El vs Metcalf El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lieder El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
Metcalf El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students
| Measure | Lieder El Houston, Texas | Metcalf El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2878 of 4,686 | #3155 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32897 of 50,301 | #34894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lieder El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 35.6).
- •Metcalf El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Lieder El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Metcalf El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Lieder El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Metcalf El is the larger school with 855 students compared with 742.
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 Lieder El better than Metcalf El?
On the Success Index (US), Lieder El ranks higher (38.6 vs 35.6 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 Lieder El and Metcalf El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lieder El: 742. Metcalf El: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lieder El and Metcalf El rank in Texas?
Lieder El is 2878th of 4,686 and Metcalf El is 3155th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).