Barrick El vs Idea Hardy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrick El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Idea Hardy Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
| Measure | Barrick El Houston, Texas | Idea Hardy Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4323 of 4,686 | #4675 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43818 of 50,301 | #49509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 433 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrick El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 9.8).
- •Idea Hardy Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 99.1%).
- •Barrick El does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.5).
- •Idea Hardy Academy is the larger school with 705 students compared with 433.
- •Barrick El is a public school while Idea Hardy 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 Barrick El better than Idea Hardy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barrick El ranks higher (21.6 vs 9.8 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 Barrick El and Idea Hardy Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrick El: 433. Idea Hardy Academy: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrick El and Idea Hardy Academy rank in Texas?
Barrick El is 4323rd of 4,686 and Idea Hardy Academy is 4675th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).