Arnoldo Cantu SR El vs Idea Owassa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnoldo Cantu SR El
San Juan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Idea Owassa Academy
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
699 students
| Measure | Arnoldo Cantu SR El San Juan, Texas | Idea Owassa Academy Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2366 of 4,686 | #4396 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29369 of 50,301 | #44461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 598 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | San Juan | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 20.6).
- •Idea Owassa Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 91.5%).
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.2).
- •Idea Owassa Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 598.
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR 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 Arnoldo Cantu SR El better than Idea Owassa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arnoldo Cantu SR El ranks higher (43.8 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 Arnoldo Cantu SR El and Idea Owassa Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Juan and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnoldo Cantu SR El: 598. Idea Owassa Academy: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnoldo Cantu SR El and Idea Owassa Academy rank in Texas?
Arnoldo Cantu SR El is 2366th of 4,686 and Idea Owassa Academy is 4396th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).