- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Idea Hardy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Hardy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021113950Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Hardy Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #111 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Hardy Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hardy Academy ranks #111 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Idea Hardy Academy held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480021113950 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
705 enr · 26.1:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Hardy Academy held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Hardy 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 Hardy Academy
705 students
What this shows Idea Hardy Academy reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Hardy Academy compares
Idea Hardy 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.6%
African American 15.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Idea Hardy 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 Hardy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Hardy 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Hardy Academy
How many students attend Idea Hardy Academy?
Idea Hardy Academy has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Hardy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Hardy Academy is 26.1:1, which is 78% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Hardy Academy?
94.4% of students at Idea Hardy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Hardy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Hardy Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Hardy Academy?
Idea Hardy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Hardy Academy rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hardy Academy ranks #111 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Hardy 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.