Live Oak El vs Pond Springs El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Pond Springs El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Live Oak El Austin, Texas | Pond Springs El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1325 of 4,686 | #586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20339 of 50,301 | #10026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pond Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 56.9).
- •Pond Springs El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Pond Springs El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Pond Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 45.8%).
- •Live Oak El does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Pond Springs El is the larger school with 532 students compared with 391.
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 Live Oak El better than Pond Springs El?
On the Success Index (US), Pond Springs El ranks higher (71.9 vs 56.9 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 Live Oak El and Pond Springs El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak El: 391. Pond Springs El: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak El and Pond Springs El rank in Texas?
Live Oak El is 1325th of 4,686 and Pond Springs El is 586th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).