Houston El vs Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter other · Grades 6–11
753 students
| Measure | Houston El McAllen, Texas | Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1224 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #19188 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 397 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.9).
- •Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory is the larger school with 753 students compared with 397.
- •Houston El is a public school while Idea Los Encinos 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 Houston El better than Idea Los Encinos 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 Houston El and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory?
About 713 m in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 397. Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Houston El is 1224th of 4,686 and Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).