Idea Health Professions Academy vs Ortega El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
Ortega El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
242 students
| Measure | Idea Health Professions Academy Austin, Texas | Ortega El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4607 of 4,686 | #2879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47582 of 50,301 | #32904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 294 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 15.1).
- •Ortega El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 90.8%).
- •Ortega El does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 21.0).
- •Idea Health Professions Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 242.
- •Idea Health Professions Academy is a charter school while Ortega 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 Health Professions Academy better than Ortega El?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega El ranks higher (38.6 vs 15.1 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 Health Professions Academy and Ortega El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Health Professions Academy: 294. Ortega El: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Health Professions Academy and Ortega El rank in Texas?
Idea Health Professions Academy is 4607th of 4,686 and Ortega El is 2879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).