Brite El vs Idea Frontier Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brite El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Idea Frontier Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
675 students
| Measure | Brite El Brownsville, Texas | Idea Frontier Academy Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1982 of 4,686 | #3854 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26529 of 50,301 | #39589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 39% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brite El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 28.4).
- •Brite El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Brite El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Brite El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Frontier Academy is the larger school with 675 students compared with 584.
- •Brite El is a public school while Idea Frontier 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 Brite El better than Idea Frontier Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brite El ranks higher (47.9 vs 28.4 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 Brite El and Idea Frontier Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brite El: 584. Idea Frontier Academy: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brite El and Idea Frontier Academy rank in Texas?
Brite El is 1982nd of 4,686 and Idea Frontier Academy is 3854th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).