Red El vs Shearn El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Shearn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Red El Houston, Texas | Shearn El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1343 of 4,686 | #4296 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20549 of 50,301 | #43411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 22.3).
- •Red El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Red El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Red El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Red El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •Red El is the larger school with 530 students compared with 470.
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 Red El better than Shearn El?
On the Success Index (US), Red El ranks higher (56.6 vs 22.3 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 Red El and Shearn El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red El: 530. Shearn El: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red El and Shearn El rank in Texas?
Red El is 1343rd of 4,686 and Shearn El is 4296th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).