Idea Elsa Academy vs Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Elsa Academy
Elsa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
718 students
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
Edcouch · Public other · Grades PK–PK
454 students
| Measure | Idea Elsa Academy Elsa, Texas | Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center Edcouch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4588 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #47249 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 718 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Elsa | Edcouch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Elsa Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Elsa Academy is the larger school with 718 students compared with 454.
- •Idea Elsa Academy is a charter school while Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center 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 Elsa Academy better than Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Elsa Academy and Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Edcouch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Elsa Academy: 718. Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Elsa Academy and Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center rank in Texas?
Idea Elsa Academy is 4588th of 4,686 and Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).