Idea Converse Academy serves 655 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Converse Academy's student population of 655 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 141% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Converse Academy is 0.55, 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
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Converse Academy?
655 students attend Idea Converse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Idea Converse Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Converse Academy?
Idea Converse Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Converse Academy offer ?
Idea Converse Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Converse Academy part of?
Idea Converse Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Converse Academy located?
Idea Converse Academy is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Converse, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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