Lois F Giddens El vs Patricia Knowles El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lois F Giddens El
Cedar Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Patricia Knowles El
Cedar Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
| Measure | Lois F Giddens El Cedar Park, Texas | Patricia Knowles El Cedar Park, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1628 of 4,686 | #1685 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23258 of 50,301 | #23783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Cedar Park | Cedar Park |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.7 vs 52.0).
- •Patricia Knowles El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Lois F Giddens El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Lois F Giddens El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 45.8%).
- •Lois F Giddens El does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Patricia Knowles El is the larger school with 683 students compared with 483.
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 Lois F Giddens El better than Patricia Knowles 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 Lois F Giddens El and Patricia Knowles El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cedar Park and Cedar Park in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lois F Giddens El: 483. Patricia Knowles El: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lois F Giddens El and Patricia Knowles El rank in Texas?
Lois F Giddens El is 1628th of 4,686 and Patricia Knowles El is 1685th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).