Idea Academy vs Le Noir El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Academy
Donna · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Le Noir El
Donna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Idea Academy Donna, Texas | Le Noir El Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3784 of 4,686 | #3484 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39198 of 50,301 | #37104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Donna | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Le Noir El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 29.0).
- •Idea Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Le Noir El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 97.3%).
- •Le Noir El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.9).
- •Idea Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 457.
- •Idea Academy is a charter school while Le Noir 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 Academy better than Le Noir El?
On the Success Index (US), Le Noir El ranks higher (32.2 vs 29.0 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 Academy and Le Noir El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Donna and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Academy: 744. Le Noir El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Academy and Le Noir El rank in Texas?
Idea Academy is 3784th of 4,686 and Le Noir El is 3484th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).