Fairmeadows El vs Idea A W Brown 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.
Fairmeadows El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Idea A W Brown Academy
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Fairmeadows El Duncanville, Texas | Idea A W Brown Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2998 of 4,686 | #4599 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33780 of 50,301 | #47432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Duncanville | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmeadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 15.4).
- •Fairmeadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.7%).
- •Fairmeadows El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.2).
- •Idea A W Brown Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 435.
- •Fairmeadows El is a public school while Idea A W Brown 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 Fairmeadows El better than Idea A W Brown Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmeadows El ranks higher (37.3 vs 15.4 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 Fairmeadows El and Idea A W Brown Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmeadows El: 435. Idea A W Brown Academy: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmeadows El and Idea A W Brown Academy rank in Texas?
Fairmeadows El is 2998th of 4,686 and Idea A W Brown Academy is 4599th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).