Parker El vs Tinsley El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
924 students
Tinsley El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
590 students
| Measure | Parker El Houston, Texas | Tinsley El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 4,686 | #4305 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14547 of 50,301 | #43556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 924 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 43% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 22.1).
- •Parker El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Parker El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Parker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Parker El does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Parker El is the larger school with 924 students compared with 590.
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 Parker El better than Tinsley El?
On the Success Index (US), Parker El ranks higher (65.4 vs 22.1 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 Parker El and Tinsley El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker El: 924. Tinsley El: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker El and Tinsley El rank in Texas?
Parker El is 874th of 4,686 and Tinsley El is 4305th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).