Idea Amber Creek Academy serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Amber Creek Academy's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Amber Creek Academy is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Amber Creek Academy?
275 students attend Idea Amber Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idea Amber Creek Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Amber Creek Academy?
Idea Amber Creek Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Amber Creek Academy offer ?
Idea Amber Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Idea Amber Creek Academy part of?
Idea Amber Creek Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Amber Creek Academy located?
Idea Amber Creek Academy is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
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