Oates El vs Whittier El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oates El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
Whittier El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Oates El Houston, Texas | Whittier El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3747 of 4,686 | #3691 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39011 of 50,301 | #38579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 233 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.3 vs 30.0).
- •Whittier El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Whittier El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 93.1%).
- •Oates El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Whittier El is the larger school with 326 students compared with 233.
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 Oates El better than Whittier 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 Oates El and Whittier El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oates El: 233. Whittier El: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oates El and Whittier El rank in Texas?
Oates El is 3747th of 4,686 and Whittier El is 3691st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).