Which degree is better, an elementary education degree or an English education degree?
“Better” is subjective.
Depends on what you want to do with the degree.
It all depends on what your ultimate goal is. Are you looking for a better salary? Do you want a degree that will fair better in the current job market? Are you interested in a certain subject more than others?
Do you want to teach elementary school or do you want to teach middle or high school English? And where do you want to teach? Look up what the critical areas of need are in your state of interest.