Idea Pflugerville Academy vs Ruth Barron El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Pflugerville Academy
Pflugerville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Ruth Barron El
Pflugerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Idea Pflugerville Academy Pflugerville, Texas | Ruth Barron El Pflugerville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4229 of 4,686 | #2627 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42760 of 50,301 | #31286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 665 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Pflugerville | Pflugerville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Barron El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 23.3).
- •Idea Pflugerville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 89%).
- •Ruth Barron El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.2).
- •Idea Pflugerville Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 583.
- •Idea Pflugerville Academy is a charter school while Ruth Barron 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 Pflugerville Academy better than Ruth Barron El?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Barron El ranks higher (41.0 vs 23.3 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 Pflugerville Academy and Ruth Barron El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pflugerville and Pflugerville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Pflugerville Academy: 665. Ruth Barron El: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Pflugerville Academy and Ruth Barron El rank in Texas?
Idea Pflugerville Academy is 4229th of 4,686 and Ruth Barron El is 2627th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).