- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Ewing Halsell Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021113646Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #52 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy ranks #52 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480021113646 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
704 enr · 22.7:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Ewing Halsell 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 Ewing Halsell Academy
704 students
What this shows Idea Ewing Halsell Academy reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Ewing Halsell Academy compares
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 6.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Idea Ewing Halsell 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 Ewing Halsell 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 Ewing Halsell 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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Ewing Halsell Academy
How many students attend Idea Ewing Halsell Academy?
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Ewing Halsell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Ewing Halsell Academy is 22.7:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Ewing Halsell Academy?
70.9% of students at Idea Ewing Halsell Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Ewing Halsell Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Ewing Halsell Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Ewing Halsell Academy?
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy 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 Ewing Halsell Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ewing Halsell Academy ranks #52 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 Ewing Halsell 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.