Norman-Sims El vs Ortega El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman-Sims El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Ortega El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
242 students
| Measure | Norman-Sims El Austin, Texas | Ortega El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2544 of 4,686 | #2879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30713 of 50,301 | #32904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 274 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman-Sims El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 38.6).
- •Norman-Sims El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ortega El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 95.3%).
- •Ortega El does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.5).
- •Norman-Sims El is the larger school with 274 students compared with 242.
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 Norman-Sims El better than Ortega El?
On the Success Index (US), Norman-Sims El ranks higher (41.9 vs 38.6 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 Norman-Sims El and Ortega El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norman-Sims El: 274. Ortega El: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norman-Sims El and Ortega El rank in Texas?
Norman-Sims El is 2544th of 4,686 and Ortega El is 2879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).