- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Joya, TX
Idea La Joya Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea La Joya Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114271Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea La Joya Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in La Joya · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea La Joya Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea La Joya Academy ranks #8 of 9 public schools in La Joya, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+165 students YoY
Idea La Joya Academy grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+43.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+165 students YoY 480021114271 · La Joya, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
656 enr · 32.8:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea La Joya Academy grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+43.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea La Joya 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 La Joya Academy
656 students
What this shows Idea La Joya Academy reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea La Joya Academy compares
Idea La Joya 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 | 32.8:1 | ▲ 123% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 123% 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
16.8%
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 98.2%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.5, Idea La Joya 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 La Joya Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea La Joya 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea La Joya Academy
How many students attend Idea La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Joya, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea La Joya Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea La Joya Academy is 32.8:1, which is 123% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea La Joya Academy?
84.6% of students at Idea La Joya Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea La Joya Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea La Joya Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in La Joya, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 La Joya Academy rank among public schools in La Joya?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea La Joya Academy ranks #8 of 9 public schools in La Joya, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Joya on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea La Joya 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.