Russell & Cindi Faldyn El vs Zelma Hutsell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,263 students
Zelma Hutsell El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Russell & Cindi Faldyn El Katy, Texas | Zelma Hutsell El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1447 of 4,686 | #1869 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21760 of 50,301 | #25481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,263 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 49.6).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 67.3%).
- •Zelma Hutsell El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 804.
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 Russell & Cindi Faldyn El better than Zelma Hutsell El?
On the Success Index (US), Russell & Cindi Faldyn El ranks higher (54.9 vs 49.6 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 Russell & Cindi Faldyn El and Zelma Hutsell El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El: 1,263. Zelma Hutsell El: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell & Cindi Faldyn El and Zelma Hutsell El rank in Texas?
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is 1447th of 4,686 and Zelma Hutsell El is 1869th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).