Bowden Academy vs Idea Carver College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowden Academy
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Idea Carver College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
661 students
| Measure | Bowden Academy San Antonio, Texas | Idea Carver College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4646 of 4,686 | #517 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #48365 of 50,301 | #6496 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 439 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 75% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 13.3).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (75% vs 21%).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 23%).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Bowden Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory is the larger school with 661 students compared with 439.
- •Bowden Academy is a public school while Idea Carver College Preparatory 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 Bowden Academy better than Idea Carver College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks higher (57.3 vs 13.3 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 Bowden Academy and Idea Carver College Preparatory?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowden Academy: 439. Idea Carver College Preparatory: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowden Academy and Idea Carver College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Bowden Academy is 4646th of 4,686 and Idea Carver College Preparatory is 517th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).