Idea Elsa College Preparatory vs John F Kennedy El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Elsa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
737 students
John F Kennedy El
Elsa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Idea Elsa College Preparatory Elsa, Texas | John F Kennedy El Elsa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,419 | #3676 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9642 of 16,910 | #38409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 737 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Elsa | Elsa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 30.2).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 93.7%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is the larger school with 737 students compared with 383.
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is a charter school while John F Kennedy 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 Elsa College Preparatory better than John F Kennedy El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Elsa College Preparatory ranks higher (45.2 vs 30.2 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 Elsa College Preparatory and John F Kennedy El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Elsa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Elsa College Preparatory: 737. John F Kennedy El: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Elsa College Preparatory and John F Kennedy El rank in Texas?
Idea Elsa College Preparatory is 887th of 1,419 and John F Kennedy El is 3676th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).