Five Palms El vs Idea Brackenridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Palms El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Idea Brackenridge Academy
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
631 students
| Measure | Five Palms El San Antonio, Texas | Idea Brackenridge Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4604 of 4,686 | #4515 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47573 of 50,301 | #46008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Brackenridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 15.1).
- •Idea Brackenridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 95%).
- •Five Palms El does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.3).
- •Idea Brackenridge Academy is the larger school with 631 students compared with 444.
- •Five Palms El is a public school while Idea Brackenridge 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 Five Palms El better than Idea Brackenridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Brackenridge Academy ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.1 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 Five Palms El and Idea Brackenridge Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Five Palms El: 444. Idea Brackenridge Academy: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Five Palms El and Idea Brackenridge Academy rank in Texas?
Five Palms El is 4604th of 4,686 and Idea Brackenridge Academy is 4515th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).