Lopez-Riggins El vs Palmer-Laakso El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lopez-Riggins El
Los Fresnos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Palmer-Laakso El
San Benito · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Lopez-Riggins El Los Fresnos, Texas | Palmer-Laakso El San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2014 of 4,686 | #1387 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26750 of 50,301 | #21107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Los Fresnos | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer-Laakso El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 47.6).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Palmer-Laakso El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 84.8%).
- •Lopez-Riggins El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Palmer-Laakso El is the larger school with 582 students compared with 467.
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 Lopez-Riggins El better than Palmer-Laakso El?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer-Laakso El ranks higher (55.8 vs 47.6 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 Lopez-Riggins El and Palmer-Laakso El?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Los Fresnos and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lopez-Riggins El: 467. Palmer-Laakso El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lopez-Riggins El and Palmer-Laakso El rank in Texas?
Lopez-Riggins El is 2014th of 4,686 and Palmer-Laakso El is 1387th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).