Shadow Oaks El vs Sherwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shadow Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Sherwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Shadow Oaks El Houston, Texas | Sherwood El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4076 of 4,686 | #2753 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41408 of 50,301 | #32080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 25.5).
- •Sherwood El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Sherwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 93%).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Shadow Oaks El is the larger school with 487 students compared with 437.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow Oaks El better than Sherwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood El ranks higher (39.8 vs 25.5 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 Shadow Oaks El and Sherwood El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shadow Oaks El: 487. Sherwood El: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shadow Oaks El and Sherwood El rank in Texas?
Shadow Oaks El is 4076th of 4,686 and Sherwood El is 2753rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).