Parsons El vs Waters El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Waters El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Parsons El Lubbock, Texas | Waters El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3685 of 4,686 | #2305 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38497 of 50,301 | #28965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 30.1).
- •Waters El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Waters El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Waters El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 84.2%).
- •Parsons El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Waters El is the larger school with 464 students compared with 387.
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 Parsons El better than Waters El?
On the Success Index (US), Waters El ranks higher (44.5 vs 30.1 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 Parsons El and Waters El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons El: 387. Waters El: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons El and Waters El rank in Texas?
Parsons El is 3685th of 4,686 and Waters El is 2305th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).