Converse El vs Idea Converse College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Converse El
Converse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Idea Converse College Preparatory
Converse · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
462 students
| Measure | Converse El Converse, Texas | Idea Converse College Preparatory Converse, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4413 of 4,686 | #1161 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #44582 of 50,301 | #10251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 577 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Converse | Converse |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 20.4).
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 92.7%).
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Converse El is the larger school with 577 students compared with 462.
- •Converse El is a public school while Idea Converse 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 Converse El better than Idea Converse College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks higher (38.1 vs 20.4 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 Converse El and Idea Converse College Preparatory?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Converse and Converse in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Converse El: 577. Idea Converse College Preparatory: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Converse El and Idea Converse College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Converse El is 4413th of 4,686 and Idea Converse College Preparatory is 1161st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).