Idea Eastside Academy vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Eastside Academy
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Smith El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Idea Eastside Academy San Antonio, Texas | Smith El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4569 of 4,686 | #4274 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46862 of 50,301 | #43181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 16.5).
- •Idea Eastside Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Idea Eastside Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.4%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 24.5).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 408 students compared with 392.
- •Idea Eastside Academy is a charter school while Smith 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 Eastside Academy better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (22.7 vs 16.5 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 Eastside Academy and Smith El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Eastside Academy: 392. Smith El: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Eastside Academy and Smith El rank in Texas?
Idea Eastside Academy is 4569th of 4,686 and Smith El is 4274th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).