Nottingham El vs Thornwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Thornwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Nottingham El Houston, Texas | Thornwood El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 4,686 | #4512 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15195 of 50,301 | #45987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 746 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nottingham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 18.2).
- •Nottingham El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Nottingham El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Nottingham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 89.5%).
- •Thornwood El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Nottingham El is the larger school with 746 students compared with 391.
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 Nottingham El better than Thornwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Nottingham El ranks higher (64.4 vs 18.2 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 Nottingham El and Thornwood El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nottingham El: 746. Thornwood El: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nottingham El and Thornwood El rank in Texas?
Nottingham El is 918th of 4,686 and Thornwood El is 4512th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).