Idea Spears Academy vs Spence El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Spears Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Spence El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
686 students
| Measure | Idea Spears Academy Houston, Texas | Spence El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4648 of 4,686 | #4101 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48427 of 50,301 | #41612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 728 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spence El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 13.2).
- •Spence El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 90.2%).
- •Spence El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 23.5).
- •Idea Spears Academy is the larger school with 728 students compared with 686.
- •Idea Spears Academy is a charter school while Spence 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 Spears Academy better than Spence El?
On the Success Index (US), Spence El ranks higher (25.2 vs 13.2 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 Spears Academy and Spence El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Spears Academy: 728. Spence El: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Spears Academy and Spence El rank in Texas?
Idea Spears Academy is 4648th of 4,686 and Spence El is 4101st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).