Idea la Joya Academy vs John F Kennedy El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea la Joya Academy
La Joya · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
John F Kennedy El
Penitas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya Academy La Joya, Texas | John F Kennedy El Penitas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4616 of 4,686 | #2050 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47695 of 50,301 | #27088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | La Joya | Penitas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 14.9).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 90.5%).
- •John F Kennedy El does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.2).
- •John F Kennedy El is the larger school with 676 students compared with 656.
- •Idea la Joya Academy is a charter school while John F Kennedy 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 la Joya Academy better than John F Kennedy El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy El ranks higher (47.1 vs 14.9 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 la Joya Academy and John F Kennedy El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between La Joya and Penitas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya Academy: 656. John F Kennedy El: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya Academy and John F Kennedy El rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya Academy is 4616th of 4,686 and John F Kennedy El is 2050th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).