Pierce El vs Tarver El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
Tarver El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Pierce El Laredo, Texas | Tarver El Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1786 of 4,686 | #1482 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24834 of 50,301 | #22107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 50.5).
- •Pierce El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Pierce El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Tarver El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Tarver El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Pierce El is the larger school with 662 students compared with 421.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pierce El better than Tarver El?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver El ranks higher (54.4 vs 50.5 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 Pierce El and Tarver El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce El: 662. Tarver El: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce El and Tarver El rank in Texas?
Pierce El is 1786th of 4,686 and Tarver El is 1482nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).