Idea Robindale Academy vs Pena El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Robindale Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
699 students
Pena El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Idea Robindale Academy Brownsville, Texas | Pena El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4581 of 4,686 | #2039 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47071 of 50,301 | #26984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pena El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 16.1).
- •Idea Robindale Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 90.4%).
- •Pena El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.8).
- •Idea Robindale Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 501.
- •Idea Robindale Academy is a charter school while Pena 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 Robindale Academy better than Pena El?
On the Success Index (US), Pena El ranks higher (47.3 vs 16.1 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 Robindale Academy and Pena El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Robindale Academy: 699. Pena El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Robindale Academy and Pena El rank in Texas?
Idea Robindale Academy is 4581st of 4,686 and Pena El is 2039th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).