- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Hidden Meadow Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114036Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #41 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hidden Meadow Academy ranks #41 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 480021114036 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
608 enr · 30.4:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Hidden Meadow 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 Hidden Meadow Academy
608 students
What this shows Idea Hidden Meadow Academy reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Hidden Meadow Academy compares
Idea Hidden Meadow 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 | 30.4:1 | ▲ 107% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 107% 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
24.7%
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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 11.0%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Idea Hidden Meadow 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 Hidden Meadow 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Hidden Meadow 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Hidden Meadow Academy
How many students attend Idea Hidden Meadow Academy?
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Hidden Meadow Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Hidden Meadow Academy is 30.4:1, which is 107% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Hidden Meadow Academy?
44.6% of students at Idea Hidden Meadow Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Hidden Meadow Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Hidden Meadow Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Hidden Meadow Academy?
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Hidden Meadow Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hidden Meadow Academy ranks #41 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 Hidden Meadow 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.