- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Lake Houston Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114275Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Lake Houston Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #98 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Lake Houston Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks #98 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+211 students YoY
Idea Lake Houston Academy grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+42.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+211 students YoY 480021114275 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
719 enr · 39.9:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Lake Houston Academy grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+42.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston Academy
719 students
What this shows Idea Lake Houston Academy reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Lake Houston Academy compares
Idea Lake Houston 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 | 39.9:1 | ▲ 171% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
39.9:1
students per teacher
- 171% 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
20.2%
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
African American 21.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Idea Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Lake Houston Academy
How many students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), up 211.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Lake Houston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Lake Houston Academy is 39.9:1, which is 171% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 154% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Lake Houston Academy?
88.5% of students at Idea Lake Houston Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Lake Houston Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Lake Houston Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Lake Houston Academy rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks #98 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 Lake Houston 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.