Idea Frontier Academy vs Palm Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Frontier Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
675 students
Palm Grove El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Idea Frontier Academy Brownsville, Texas | Palm Grove El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3854 of 4,686 | #2839 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39589 of 50,301 | #32628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 675 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Grove El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 28.4).
- •Palm Grove El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 95.6%).
- •Palm Grove El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Frontier Academy is the larger school with 675 students compared with 294.
- •Idea Frontier Academy is a charter school while Palm Grove 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 Frontier Academy better than Palm Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Grove El ranks higher (39.0 vs 28.4 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 Frontier Academy and Palm Grove El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Frontier Academy: 675. Palm Grove El: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Frontier Academy and Palm Grove El rank in Texas?
Idea Frontier Academy is 3854th of 4,686 and Palm Grove El is 2839th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).