Carlos F Truan J H vs Idea Elsa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos F Truan J H
Elsa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
Idea Elsa Academy
Elsa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
718 students
| Measure | Carlos F Truan J H Elsa, Texas | Idea Elsa Academy Elsa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,684 | #4588 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12295 of 15,369 | #47249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Elsa | Elsa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlos F Truan J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 15.8).
- •Idea Elsa Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Carlos F Truan J H does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Elsa Academy is the larger school with 718 students compared with 584.
- •Carlos F Truan J H is a public school while Idea Elsa 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 Carlos F Truan J H better than Idea Elsa Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos F Truan J H ranks higher (28.0 vs 15.8 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 Carlos F Truan J H and Idea Elsa Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Elsa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos F Truan J H: 584. Idea Elsa Academy: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos F Truan J H and Idea Elsa Academy rank in Texas?
Carlos F Truan J H is 1476th of 1,684 and Idea Elsa Academy is 4588th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).