Idea Elsa College Preparatory vs Ruben C Rodriguez El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Ruben C Rodriguez El
Edcouch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | Idea Elsa College Preparatory Elsa, Texas | Ruben C Rodriguez El Edcouch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,419 | #3863 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9642 of 16,910 | #39665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 737 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Elsa | Edcouch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 28.3).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Ruben C Rodriguez El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 90.6%).
- •Ruben C Rodriguez El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is the larger school with 737 students compared with 457.
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is a charter school while Ruben C Rodriguez 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 Ruben C Rodriguez El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Elsa College Preparatory ranks higher (45.2 vs 28.3 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 Ruben C Rodriguez El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Edcouch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Elsa College Preparatory: 737. Ruben C Rodriguez El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Elsa College Preparatory and Ruben C Rodriguez El rank in Texas?
Idea Elsa College Preparatory is 887th of 1,419 and Ruben C Rodriguez El is 3863rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).