Capt D Salinas II El vs Idea Academy Alamo
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt D Salinas II El
Alamo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Idea Academy Alamo
Alamo · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
698 students
| Measure | Capt D Salinas II El Alamo, Texas | Idea Academy Alamo Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2892 of 4,686 | #3794 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32995 of 50,301 | #39263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 457 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| city | Alamo | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capt D Salinas II El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 28.9).
- •Capt D Salinas II El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Idea Academy Alamo does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Capt D Salinas II El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 98.1%).
- •Capt D Salinas II El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 22.5).
- •Idea Academy Alamo is the larger school with 698 students compared with 457.
- •Capt D Salinas II El is a public school while Idea Academy Alamo 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 Capt D Salinas II El better than Idea Academy Alamo?
On the Success Index (US), Capt D Salinas II El ranks higher (38.4 vs 28.9 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 Capt D Salinas II El and Idea Academy Alamo?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alamo and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt D Salinas II El: 457. Idea Academy Alamo: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt D Salinas II El and Idea Academy Alamo rank in Texas?
Capt D Salinas II El is 2892nd of 4,686 and Idea Academy Alamo is 3794th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).