Cheney Hills El vs Idea Achieve Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney Hills El
Haltom City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Idea Achieve Academy
Haltom City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
| Measure | Cheney Hills El Haltom City, Texas | Idea Achieve Academy Haltom City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2630 of 4,686 | #4300 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31309 of 50,301 | #43456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Haltom City | Haltom City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 22.2).
- •Idea Achieve Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 83.3%).
- •Cheney Hills El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.5).
- •Cheney Hills El is the larger school with 696 students compared with 585.
- •Cheney Hills El is a public school while Idea Achieve 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 Cheney Hills El better than Idea Achieve Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Hills El ranks higher (40.9 vs 22.2 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 Cheney Hills El and Idea Achieve Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Haltom City and Haltom City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Hills El: 696. Idea Achieve Academy: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Hills El and Idea Achieve Academy rank in Texas?
Cheney Hills El is 2630th of 4,686 and Idea Achieve Academy is 4300th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).