How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Idea Spears Academy | Spence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 728 | 686 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.3% | 87.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Idea Spears Academy | Spence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,857 | $13,268 |
| District | Idea Public Schools | Aldine ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Idea Spears Academy | Spence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| African American | 37.0% | 26.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.1% | 69.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Idea Spears Academy | Spence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 610:1 | 510:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.6% | 42.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.