Valley View El vs Wilbur E Lucas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley View El
Hidalgo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
Wilbur E Lucas El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
| Measure | Valley View El Hidalgo, Texas | Wilbur E Lucas El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 4,686 | #2008 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19152 of 50,301 | #26705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 446 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Hidalgo | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 47.7).
- •Valley View El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Valley View El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Valley View El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 93%).
- •Valley View El does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.9).
- •Wilbur E Lucas El is the larger school with 530 students compared with 446.
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 Valley View El better than Wilbur E Lucas El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View El ranks higher (58.6 vs 47.7 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 Valley View El and Wilbur E Lucas El?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Hidalgo and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley View El: 446. Wilbur E Lucas El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley View El and Wilbur E Lucas El rank in Texas?
Valley View El is 1218th of 4,686 and Wilbur E Lucas El is 2008th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).