Powell El vs The Gathering Place
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powell El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
The Gathering Place
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
| Measure | Powell El San Antonio, Texas | The Gathering Place San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2676 of 4,686 | #2619 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31606 of 50,301 | #31239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 418 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.5 vs 41.1).
- •The Gathering Place does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 84.2%).
- •Powell El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •The Gathering Place is the larger school with 555 students compared with 418.
- •Powell El is a public school while The Gathering Place is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Powell El better than The Gathering Place?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Powell El and The Gathering Place?
About 477 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powell El: 418. The Gathering Place: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powell El and The Gathering Place rank in Texas?
Powell El is 2676th of 4,686 and The Gathering Place is 2619th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).