Candlewood El vs San Antonio STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
263 students
San Antonio STEAM Academy
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 5–12
139 students
| Measure | Candlewood El San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio STEAM Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4247 of 4,686 | #49 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #42991 of 50,301 | #1212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 263 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Antonio STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 22.9).
- •San Antonio STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 82.1%).
- •San Antonio STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Candlewood El is the larger school with 263 students compared with 139.
- •Candlewood El is a public school while San Antonio STEAM 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 Candlewood El better than San Antonio STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), San Antonio STEAM Academy ranks higher (80.4 vs 22.9 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 Candlewood El and San Antonio STEAM Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood El: 263. San Antonio STEAM Academy: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood El and San Antonio STEAM Academy rank in Texas?
Candlewood El is 4247th of 4,686 and San Antonio STEAM Academy is 49th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).