Burns El vs Idea Brownsville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Idea Brownsville Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Burns El Brownsville, Texas | Idea Brownsville Academy Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2458 of 4,686 | #1904 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30007 of 50,301 | #25821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 651 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Brownsville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 42.9).
- •Burns El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 93.7%).
- •Burns El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.1).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy is the larger school with 702 students compared with 651.
- •Burns El is a public school while Idea Brownsville 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 Burns El better than Idea Brownsville Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Brownsville Academy ranks higher (49.0 vs 42.9 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 Burns El and Idea Brownsville Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns El: 651. Idea Brownsville Academy: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns El and Idea Brownsville Academy rank in Texas?
Burns El is 2458th of 4,686 and Idea Brownsville Academy is 1904th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).