Petersen El vs Rockdale El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Rockdale El
Rockdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
| Measure | Petersen El Houston, Texas | Rockdale El Rockdale, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3879 of 4,686 | #1502 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39760 of 50,301 | #22249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Houston | Rockdale |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockdale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 28.1).
- •Rockdale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Rockdale El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
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 Petersen El better than Rockdale El?
On the Success Index (US), Rockdale El ranks higher (54.2 vs 28.1 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 Petersen El and Rockdale El?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Houston and Rockdale in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petersen El: 357. Rockdale El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petersen El and Rockdale El rank in Texas?
Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 and Rockdale El is 1502nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).