Idea Health Professions Academy vs Step Charter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 214 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
Step Charter El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
| Measure | Idea Health Professions Academy Austin, Texas | Step Charter El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4607 of 4,686 | #1562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47582 of 50,301 | #22744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 294 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Austin | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Step Charter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 15.1).
- •Step Charter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Step Charter El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.0).
- •Idea Health Professions Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 293.
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 Step Charter El?
On the Success Index (US), Step Charter El ranks higher (53.5 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 Step Charter El?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Austin and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Health Professions Academy: 294. Step Charter El: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Health Professions Academy and Step Charter El rank in Texas?
Idea Health Professions Academy is 4607th of 4,686 and Step Charter El is 1562nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).