Northside Pri vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Pri
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades K–1
400 students
Southside El
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students
| Measure | Northside Pri Palestine, Texas | Southside El Palestine, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3772 of 4,686 | #2699 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39142 of 50,301 | #31763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 400 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Palestine | Palestine |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 29.1).
- •Southside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 83.5%).
- •Southside El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Southside El is the larger school with 442 students compared with 400.
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 Northside Pri better than Southside El?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El ranks higher (40.3 vs 29.1 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 Northside Pri and Southside El?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Palestine and Palestine in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Pri: 400. Southside El: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Pri and Southside El rank in Texas?
Northside Pri is 3772nd of 4,686 and Southside El is 2699th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).