Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning vs STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students
STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
240 students
| Measure | Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning San Antonio, Texas | STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3355 of 4,686 | #1145 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36248 of 50,301 | #12054 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 246 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.5).
- •Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 90.4%).
- •STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
- •Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is the larger school with 246 students compared with 240.
- •Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is a charter school while STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy is a public 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 Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning better than STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.5 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 Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning and STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning: 246. STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning and STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Gardendale Pre-K 4 Sa Early Learning is 3355th of 4,686 and STEAM at the Fine Arts Academy is 1145th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).