- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Bluff Springs Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021113510Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Bluff Springs Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Bluff Springs Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bluff Springs Academy ranks #30 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Idea Bluff Springs Academy shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 480021113510 · Austin, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
521 enr · 16.3:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Bluff Springs Academy shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Bluff Springs 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 Bluff Springs Academy
521 students
What this shows Idea Bluff Springs Academy reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Bluff Springs Academy compares
Idea Bluff Springs Academy 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 8.6%
White 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Idea Bluff Springs Academy 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 Bluff Springs Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Bluff Springs 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Bluff Springs Academy
How many students attend Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Bluff Springs Academy is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
79.8% of students at Idea Bluff Springs Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Bluff Springs Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Bluff Springs Academy rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bluff Springs Academy ranks #30 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Bluff Springs 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.