Airport El vs Idea Academy Weslaco
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Idea Academy Weslaco
Weslaco · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
| Measure | Airport El Weslaco, Texas | Idea Academy Weslaco Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 4,686 | #2978 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30795 of 50,301 | #33667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 786 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Airport El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 37.5).
- •Airport El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Airport El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Airport El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Airport El does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.2).
- •Airport El is the larger school with 786 students compared with 649.
- •Airport El is a public school while Idea Academy Weslaco is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Airport El better than Idea Academy Weslaco?
On the Success Index (US), Airport El ranks higher (41.7 vs 37.5 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 Airport El and Idea Academy Weslaco?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport El: 786. Idea Academy Weslaco: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport El and Idea Academy Weslaco rank in Texas?
Airport El is 2553rd of 4,686 and Idea Academy Weslaco is 2978th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).