Capt D Salinas II El vs Idea College Preparatory Alamo
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 College Preparatory Alamo
Alamo · Charter high · Grades 6–12
737 students
| Measure | Capt D Salinas II El Alamo, Texas | Idea College Preparatory Alamo Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2892 of 4,686 | #886 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #32995 of 50,301 | #9641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 457 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| city | Alamo | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 38.4).
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Capt D Salinas II El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 95.8%).
- •Capt D Salinas II El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.8).
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo is the larger school with 737 students compared with 457.
- •Capt D Salinas II El is a public school while Idea College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory Alamo?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Preparatory Alamo ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.4 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 Capt D Salinas II El and Idea College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory Alamo: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt D Salinas II El and Idea College Preparatory Alamo rank in Texas?
Capt D Salinas II El is 2892nd of 4,686 and Idea College Preparatory Alamo is 886th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).