- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Judson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Judson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021113519Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Judson Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #40 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Judson Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Judson Academy ranks #40 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Idea Judson Academy held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 480021113519 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
701 enr · 24.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Judson Academy held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Judson 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 Judson Academy
701 students
What this shows Idea Judson Academy reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Judson Academy compares
Idea Judson 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 65.0%
African American 16.7%
White 13.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Idea Judson 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 Judson 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 Judson 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Judson Academy
How many students attend Idea Judson Academy?
Idea Judson Academy has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson Academy is 24.2:1, which is 65% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Judson Academy?
72.8% of students at Idea Judson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Judson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Judson Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Judson Academy?
Idea Judson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Judson Academy rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Judson Academy ranks #40 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 Judson 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.