Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory vs Pioneer Crossing El
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 College Preparatory
Austin · Charter other · Grades 6–11
624 students
Pioneer Crossing El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory Austin, Texas | Pioneer Crossing El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2099 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #27414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 624 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Crossing El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 77.4%).
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is the larger school with 624 students compared with 503.
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory better than Pioneer Crossing El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory: 624. Pioneer Crossing El: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory and Pioneer Crossing El rank in Texas?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is unranked and Pioneer Crossing El is 2099th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).