Parmer Lane El vs River Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 805 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parmer Lane El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
River Oaks El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Parmer Lane El Austin, Texas | River Oaks El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1770 of 4,686 | #2920 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24699 of 50,301 | #33176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parmer Lane El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 38.2).
- •River Oaks El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 83.5%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •River Oaks El is the larger school with 551 students compared with 488.
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 Parmer Lane El better than River Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Parmer Lane El ranks higher (50.7 vs 38.2 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 Parmer Lane El and River Oaks El?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parmer Lane El: 488. River Oaks El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parmer Lane El and River Oaks El rank in Texas?
Parmer Lane El is 1770th of 4,686 and River Oaks El is 2920th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).