Enrollment
423
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+121% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 121% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students) and Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students) alongside Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy compares
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idea Public Schools, which includes Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy.
$11,912
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy a good school?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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