C Stainke El vs Idea 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.
C Stainke El
Donna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Idea Academy
Donna · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | C Stainke El Donna, Texas | Idea Academy Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3305 of 4,686 | #3784 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35957 of 50,301 | #39198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Donna | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C Stainke El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.0).
- •C Stainke El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Idea Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •C Stainke El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 97.3%).
- •C Stainke El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.9).
- •Idea Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 509.
- •C Stainke El is a public school while Idea 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 C Stainke El better than Idea Academy?
On the Success Index (US), C Stainke El ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.0 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 C Stainke El and Idea Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Donna and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C Stainke El: 509. Idea Academy: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C Stainke El and Idea Academy rank in Texas?
C Stainke El is 3305th of 4,686 and Idea Academy is 3784th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).