Alfonso Ramirez El vs Idea Owassa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfonso Ramirez El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
Idea Owassa Academy
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
699 students
| Measure | Alfonso Ramirez El Edinburg, Texas | Idea Owassa Academy Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1247 of 4,686 | #4396 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19409 of 50,301 | #44461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 661 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Edinburg | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfonso Ramirez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 20.6).
- •Alfonso Ramirez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 82%).
- •Alfonso Ramirez El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.2).
- •Idea Owassa Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 661.
- •Alfonso Ramirez El is a public school while Idea Owassa Academy 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 Alfonso Ramirez El better than Idea Owassa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alfonso Ramirez El ranks higher (58.2 vs 20.6 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 Alfonso Ramirez El and Idea Owassa Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfonso Ramirez El: 661. Idea Owassa Academy: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfonso Ramirez El and Idea Owassa Academy rank in Texas?
Alfonso Ramirez El is 1247th of 4,686 and Idea Owassa Academy is 4396th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).