Purcell El vs Texas Leadership of Abilene
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purcell El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Texas Leadership of Abilene
Abilene · Charter other · Grades K–12
834 students
| Measure | Purcell El Abilene, Texas | Texas Leadership of Abilene Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3764 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #39084 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 537 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purcell El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Texas Leadership of Abilene does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Texas Leadership of Abilene does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 80.4%).
- •Texas Leadership of Abilene does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Texas Leadership of Abilene is the larger school with 834 students compared with 537.
- •Purcell El is a public school while Texas Leadership of Abilene 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 Purcell El better than Texas Leadership of Abilene?
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 Purcell El and Texas Leadership of Abilene?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purcell El: 537. Texas Leadership of Abilene: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purcell El and Texas Leadership of Abilene rank in Texas?
Purcell El is 3764th of 4,686 and Texas Leadership of Abilene is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).