Falfurrias Innovation Academy serves 179 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falfurrias Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Falfurrias Innovation Academy's student population of 179 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Falfurrias Innovation Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
179 students attend Falfurrias Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Falfurrias Innovation Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
Falfurrias Innovation Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falfurrias Innovation Academy offer ?
Falfurrias Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Falfurrias Innovation Academy part of?
Falfurrias Innovation Academy is part of Brooks County Independent School District.
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