Idea Parmer Park Academy vs Pioneer Crossing El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Parmer Park Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Pioneer Crossing El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Idea Parmer Park Academy Austin, Texas | Pioneer Crossing El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4416 of 4,686 | #2099 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44596 of 50,301 | #27414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Crossing El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 20.4).
- •Pioneer Crossing El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 81%).
- •Pioneer Crossing El does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.2).
- •Idea Parmer Park Academy is the larger school with 621 students compared with 503.
- •Idea Parmer Park Academy is a charter school while Pioneer Crossing 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 Parmer Park Academy better than Pioneer Crossing El?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Crossing El ranks higher (46.7 vs 20.4 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 Parmer Park Academy and Pioneer Crossing El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Parmer Park Academy: 621. Pioneer Crossing El: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Parmer Park Academy and Pioneer Crossing El rank in Texas?
Idea Parmer Park Academy is 4416th of 4,686 and Pioneer Crossing El is 2099th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).