Idea Hardy Academy

Idea Hardy Academy serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Hardy Academy's student population of 591 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
591 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Idea Hardy Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea Hardy Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Idea Hardy Academy?
591 students attend Idea Hardy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Idea Hardy Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Hardy Academy?
Idea Hardy Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Hardy Academy offer ?
Idea Hardy Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Idea Hardy Academy part of?
Idea Hardy Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Hardy Academy located?
Idea Hardy Academy is located in the Northeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northeast Houston.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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