- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kyle, TX
Idea Kyle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Kyle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021113700Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Kyle Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Kyle Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Kyle Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Idea Kyle Academy held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480021113700 · Kyle, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
637 enr · 22.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Kyle Academy held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Kyle 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 Kyle Academy
637 students
What this shows Idea Kyle Academy reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Kyle Academy compares
Idea Kyle 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% 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
70.3%
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 + 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 76.1%
White 13.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Idea Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Kyle 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Kyle Academy
How many students attend Idea Kyle Academy?
Idea Kyle Academy has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Kyle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Kyle Academy is 22.8:1, which is 55% 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 Kyle Academy?
65.8% of students at Idea Kyle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Kyle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Kyle Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Kyle Academy?
Idea Kyle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Kyle Academy rank among elementary schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Kyle Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kyle, 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 Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Kyle 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.