Park Place El vs Pstem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Place El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
Pstem Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Park Place El Houston, Texas | Pstem Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1684 of 4,686 | #3855 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23781 of 50,301 | #39602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 686 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Place El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 28.4).
- •Park Place El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Park Place El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Park Place El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Park Place El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.3).
- •Park Place El is the larger school with 686 students compared with 482.
- •Park Place El is a public school while Pstem Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Park Place El better than Pstem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Park Place El ranks higher (52.0 vs 28.4 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 Park Place El and Pstem Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Place El: 686. Pstem Academy: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Place El and Pstem Academy rank in Texas?
Park Place El is 1684th of 4,686 and Pstem Academy is 3855th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).