Polk El vs Rivera 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.
Polk El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Rivera El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Polk El El Paso, Texas | Rivera El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 4,686 | #1446 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7539 of 50,301 | #21759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 54.9).
- •Polk El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Polk El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Polk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 69.9%).
- •Rivera El does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.8).
- •Polk El is the larger school with 649 students compared with 186.
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 Polk El better than Rivera El?
On the Success Index (US), Polk El ranks higher (75.7 vs 54.9 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 Polk El and Rivera El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk El: 649. Rivera El: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk El and Rivera El rank in Texas?
Polk El is 448th of 4,686 and Rivera El is 1446th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).