Idea Edinburg Academy vs Lincoln El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Edinburg Academy
Edinburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Lincoln El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Idea Edinburg Academy Edinburg, Texas | Lincoln El Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2818 of 4,686 | #1421 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32491 of 50,301 | #21456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 39.2).
- •Lincoln El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Lincoln El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Idea Edinburg Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Lincoln El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.4).
- •Idea Edinburg Academy is the larger school with 728 students compared with 400.
- •Idea Edinburg Academy is a charter school while Lincoln 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 Edinburg Academy better than Lincoln El?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln El ranks higher (55.3 vs 39.2 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 Edinburg Academy and Lincoln El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Edinburg Academy: 728. Lincoln El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Edinburg Academy and Lincoln El rank in Texas?
Idea Edinburg Academy is 2818th of 4,686 and Lincoln El is 1421st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).