Odom El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Odom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
322 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students
| Measure | Odom El Houston, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2268 of 4,686 | #2149 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28684 of 50,301 | #27875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 322 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 44.9).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Odom El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 92.3%).
- •Odom El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Thompson El is the larger school with 455 students compared with 322.
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 Odom El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (46.1 vs 44.9 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 Odom El and Thompson El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Odom El: 322. Thompson El: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Odom El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Odom El is 2268th of 4,686 and Thompson El is 2149th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).