Idea Elsa College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory
Elsa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
737 students
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
Edcouch · Public other · Grades PK–PK
454 students
| Measure | Idea Elsa College Preparatory Elsa, Texas | Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center Edcouch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #887 of 1,419 | – |
| National rank | #9642 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 737 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Elsa | Edcouch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 97.8%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.7).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is the larger school with 737 students compared with 454.
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory: 737. Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Elsa College Preparatory and Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center rank in Texas?
Idea Elsa College Preparatory is 887th of 1,419 and Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is unranked among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).