Padron El vs Pillow El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padron El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Pillow El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Padron El Austin, Texas | Pillow El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2887 of 4,686 | #2609 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32968 of 50,301 | #31158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pillow El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 38.5).
- •Padron El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Padron El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Pillow El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Pillow El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Padron El is the larger school with 625 students compared with 356.
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 Padron El better than Pillow El?
On the Success Index (US), Pillow El ranks higher (41.2 vs 38.5 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 Padron El and Pillow El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Padron El: 625. Pillow El: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Padron El and Pillow El rank in Texas?
Padron El is 2887th of 4,686 and Pillow El is 2609th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).