Houston El vs Idea Los Encinos Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 713 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Idea Los Encinos Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
770 students
| Measure | Houston El McAllen, Texas | Idea Los Encinos Academy McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1224 of 4,686 | #4626 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #19188 of 50,301 | #47866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 14.5).
- •Idea Los Encinos Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 87.7%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 24.8).
- •Idea Los Encinos Academy is the larger school with 770 students compared with 397.
- •Houston El is a public school while Idea Los Encinos 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 Houston El better than Idea Los Encinos Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (58.5 vs 14.5 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 Houston El and Idea Los Encinos Academy?
About 713 m in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 397. Idea Los Encinos Academy: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Idea Los Encinos Academy rank in Texas?
Houston El is 1224th of 4,686 and Idea Los Encinos Academy is 4626th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).