Forester El vs Idea Burke College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forester El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
723 students
Idea Burke College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter other · Grades 6–11
620 students
| Measure | Forester El San Antonio, Texas | Idea Burke College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1339 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #20513 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 723 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forester El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 66.5%).
- •Forester El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Forester El is the larger school with 723 students compared with 620.
- •Forester El is a public school while Idea Burke 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 Forester El better than Idea Burke College Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forester El and Idea Burke College Preparatory?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forester El: 723. Idea Burke College Preparatory: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forester El and Idea Burke College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Forester El is 1339th of 4,686 and Idea Burke College Preparatory is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).