Ligarde El vs Salinas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligarde El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Salinas El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
| Measure | Ligarde El Laredo, Texas | Salinas El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2560 of 4,686 | #2617 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30821 of 50,301 | #31233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.7 vs 41.1).
- •Salinas El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Ligarde El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Salinas El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Ligarde El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.8).
- •Salinas El is the larger school with 854 students compared with 571.
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 Ligarde El better than Salinas El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ligarde El and Salinas El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligarde El: 571. Salinas El: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligarde El and Salinas El rank in Texas?
Ligarde El is 2560th of 4,686 and Salinas El is 2617th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).