Park Place El vs Spence El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 33 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
Spence El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
686 students
| Measure | Park Place El Houston, Texas | Spence El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1684 of 4,686 | #4101 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23781 of 50,301 | #41612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 686 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Place El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 25.2).
- •Park Place El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Park Place El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Spence El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 92.1%).
- •Spence El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
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 Spence El?
On the Success Index (US), Park Place El ranks higher (52.0 vs 25.2 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 Park Place El and Spence El?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Place El: 686. Spence El: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Place El and Spence El rank in Texas?
Park Place El is 1684th of 4,686 and Spence El is 4101st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).