Pope El vs Wells El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
997 students
Wells El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,133 students
| Measure | Pope El Cypress, Texas | Wells El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #97 of 4,686 | #293 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1881 of 50,301 | #4806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 997 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 74% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pope El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 80.4).
- •Pope El does better on math proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Pope El does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Pope El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 14.9%).
- •Pope El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Wells El is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 997.
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 Pope El better than Wells El?
On the Success Index (US), Pope El ranks higher (86.4 vs 80.4 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 Pope El and Wells El?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope El: 997. Wells El: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope El and Wells El rank in Texas?
Pope El is 97th of 4,686 and Wells El is 293rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).