- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Idea Rise Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Rise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114013Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Rise Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Rise Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Rise Academy ranks #26 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Idea Rise Academy held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480021114013 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
681 enr · 22.7:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Rise Academy held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Rise 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 Rise Academy
681 students
What this shows Idea Rise Academy reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Rise Academy compares
Idea Rise 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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
25.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 37.0%
White 11.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Idea Rise 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 Rise 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 | Similar 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 Rise 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 (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Rise Academy
How many students attend Idea Rise Academy?
Idea Rise Academy has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Rise Academy is 22.7:1, which is 54% 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 Rise Academy?
79.9% of students at Idea Rise Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Rise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Rise Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Rise Academy?
Idea Rise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Rise Academy rank among elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Rise Academy ranks #26 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Rise 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.