- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Converse, TX
Idea Converse Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Converse Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Converse Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Converse Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Converse Academy ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Converse, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+168 students YoY
Idea Converse Academy grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+34.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+168 students YoY 480021114146 · Converse, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
743 enr · 35.4:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Converse Academy grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+34.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Converse 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 Converse Academy
743 students
What this shows Idea Converse Academy reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Converse Academy compares
Idea Converse 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 | 35.4:1 | ▲ 141% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
35.4:1
students per teacher
- 141% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 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 61.2%
African American 23.6%
White 10.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Idea Converse Academy is more 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 Converse Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Converse 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Converse Academy
How many students attend Idea Converse Academy?
Idea Converse Academy has 743 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Converse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), up 168.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Converse Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Converse Academy is 35.4:1, which is 141% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Converse Academy?
71.0% of students at Idea Converse Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Converse Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Converse Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Converse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Converse Academy?
Idea Converse Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Converse Academy rank among public schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Converse Academy ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Converse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Converse on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Converse 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.