- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114272Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #33 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy ranks #33 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+32.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 480021114272 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
423 enr · 32.5:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+32.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy 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 Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy
423 students
What this shows Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy compares
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy is a growing 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 121% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 121% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 16.1%
White 6.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy is about as mixed as 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 Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy'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 elementary 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy
How many students attend Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy is 32.5:1, which is 121% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy?
69.2% of students at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy ranks #33 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy, 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.