- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Round Rock, TX
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Round Rock Tech Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114116Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #40 of 40
- public schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Round Rock Tech Academy ranks #40 of 40 public schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 480021114116 · Round Rock, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
718 enr · 23.2:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Round Rock Tech 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 Round Rock Tech Academy
718 students
What this shows Idea Round Rock Tech Academy reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Round Rock Tech Academy compares
Idea Round Rock Tech 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% 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
27.2%
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
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
African American 22.1%
White 14.1%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Idea Round Rock Tech 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 Round Rock Tech 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Round Rock Tech 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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Round Rock Tech Academy
How many students attend Idea Round Rock Tech Academy?
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy has 718 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy is 23.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy?
63.6% of students at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Round Rock Tech Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Round Rock Tech Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Round Rock Tech Academy?
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Round Rock Tech Academy rank among public schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Round Rock Tech Academy ranks #40 of 40 public schools in Round Rock, 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 Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Round Rock Tech 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.