Cesar Chavez El vs Idea Academy Pharr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Idea Academy Pharr
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez El Pharr, Texas | Idea Academy Pharr Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1760 of 4,686 | #3964 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24590 of 50,301 | #40458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 26.9).
- •Cesar Chavez El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Cesar Chavez El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Idea Academy Pharr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Cesar Chavez El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 23.1).
- •Idea Academy Pharr is the larger school with 717 students compared with 403.
- •Cesar Chavez El is a public school while Idea Academy Pharr 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 Cesar Chavez El better than Idea Academy Pharr?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez El ranks higher (50.8 vs 26.9 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 Cesar Chavez El and Idea Academy Pharr?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez El: 403. Idea Academy Pharr: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez El and Idea Academy Pharr rank in Texas?
Cesar Chavez El is 1760th of 4,686 and Idea Academy Pharr is 3964th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).