Idea Academy Pharr vs Jc Kelly El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 415 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Academy Pharr
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
Jc Kelly El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Idea Academy Pharr Pharr, Texas | Jc Kelly El Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3964 of 4,686 | #909 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40458 of 50,301 | #15047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 77% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jc Kelly El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 26.9).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on math proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 93.7%).
- •Jc Kelly El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 23.1).
- •Idea Academy Pharr is the larger school with 717 students compared with 260.
- •Idea Academy Pharr is a charter school while Jc Kelly 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 Pharr better than Jc Kelly El?
On the Success Index (US), Jc Kelly El ranks higher (64.6 vs 26.9 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 Pharr and Jc Kelly El?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Academy Pharr: 717. Jc Kelly El: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Academy Pharr and Jc Kelly El rank in Texas?
Idea Academy Pharr is 3964th of 4,686 and Jc Kelly El is 909th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).