Idea A W Brown Academy vs Thomas Tolbert El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea A W Brown Academy
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Thomas Tolbert El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Idea A W Brown Academy Dallas, Texas | Thomas Tolbert El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4599 of 4,686 | #3216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47432 of 50,301 | #35356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Tolbert El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 15.4).
- •Idea A W Brown Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 98.5%).
- •Thomas Tolbert El does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.2).
- •Idea A W Brown Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 335.
- •Idea A W Brown Academy is a charter school while Thomas Tolbert El 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 Idea A W Brown Academy better than Thomas Tolbert El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Tolbert El ranks higher (34.9 vs 15.4 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 Idea A W Brown Academy and Thomas Tolbert El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea A W Brown Academy: 481. Thomas Tolbert El: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea A W Brown Academy and Thomas Tolbert El rank in Texas?
Idea A W Brown Academy is 4599th of 4,686 and Thomas Tolbert El is 3216th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).