Meadows El vs Pershing Park El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows El
Fort Cavazos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
Pershing Park El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
934 students
| Measure | Meadows El Fort Cavazos, Texas | Pershing Park El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2117 of 4,686 | #2193 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27562 of 50,301 | #28192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 912 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Fort Cavazos | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.5 vs 45.6).
- •Meadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Pershing Park El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Pershing Park El is the larger school with 934 students compared with 912.
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 Meadows El better than Pershing Park 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 Meadows El and Pershing Park El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Cavazos and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows El: 912. Pershing Park El: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows El and Pershing Park El rank in Texas?
Meadows El is 2117th of 4,686 and Pershing Park El is 2193rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).