Idea Spears Academy serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Spears Academy's student population of 610 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Spears Academy is 0.52, 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
49%
53%
Black
49%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Spears Academy?
610 students attend Idea Spears Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Idea Spears Academy students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Spears Academy?
Idea Spears Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Spears Academy offer ?
Idea Spears Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Idea Spears Academy part of?
Idea Spears Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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