Idea Bluff Springs Academy vs Palm El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Palm El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Idea Bluff Springs Academy Austin, Texas | Palm El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3709 of 4,686 | #3107 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38690 of 50,301 | #34533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 29.8).
- •Palm El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Idea Bluff Springs Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Idea Bluff Springs Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 85.1%).
- •Palm El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.4).
- •Idea Bluff Springs Academy is the larger school with 521 students compared with 329.
- •Idea Bluff Springs Academy is a charter school while Palm 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 Bluff Springs Academy better than Palm El?
On the Success Index (US), Palm El ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.8 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 Bluff Springs Academy and Palm El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy: 521. Palm El: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Bluff Springs Academy and Palm El rank in Texas?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy is 3709th of 4,686 and Palm El is 3107th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).