Carter Park El vs Idea Southeast College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Park El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Idea Southeast College Preparatory
Fort Worth · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
475 students
| Measure | Carter Park El Fort Worth, Texas | Idea Southeast College Preparatory Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4550 of 4,686 | #1678 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #46521 of 50,301 | #14760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 445 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 13.5).
- •Idea Southeast College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Carter Park El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.7).
- •Idea Southeast College Preparatory is the larger school with 475 students compared with 445.
- •Carter Park El is a public school while Idea Southeast College Preparatory 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 Carter Park El better than Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Park El ranks higher (17.1 vs 13.5 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 Carter Park El and Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Park El: 445. Idea Southeast College Preparatory: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Park El and Idea Southeast College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Carter Park El is 4550th of 4,686 and Idea Southeast College Preparatory is 1678th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).