- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Juan, TX
Idea Academy San Juan
Federal NCES profile for Idea Academy San Juan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021111996Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Academy San Juan earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in San Juan · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Academy San Juan has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Academy San Juan ranks #11 of 11 schools in San Juan, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021111996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Idea Academy San Juan shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 480021111996 · San Juan, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
617 enr · 18.7:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Academy San Juan shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Academy San Juan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
848 students
- Idea Montopoli
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
835 students
- Idea College P
Idea College Prep
823 students
- Idea Mcallen C
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- This school
Idea Academy San Juan
617 students
What this shows Idea Academy San Juan reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Academy San Juan compares
Idea Academy San Juan is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
White 4.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Idea Academy San Juan is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Idea Public Schools reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idea Academy San Juan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Academy San Juan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Academy San Juan
How many students attend Idea Academy San Juan?
Idea Academy San Juan has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Juan, TX. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Academy San Juan?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Academy San Juan is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Academy San Juan?
71.9% of students at Idea Academy San Juan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Academy San Juan?
The largest demographic group at Idea Academy San Juan is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in San Juan, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Academy San Juan?
Idea Academy San Juan has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Academy San Juan rank among schools in San Juan?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Academy San Juan ranks #11 of 11 schools in San Juan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Juan on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Academy San Juan, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students), and Idea College Prep (823 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.