Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Ingram Hills Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Ingram Hills Academy's student population of 693 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Ingram Hills Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Ingram Hills Academy is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Ingram Hills Academy's ranking?
Idea Ingram Hills Academy is ranked #1743 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Ingram Hills Academy?
693 students attend Idea Ingram Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idea Ingram Hills Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Ingram Hills Academy?
Idea Ingram Hills Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Ingram Hills Academy offer ?
Idea Ingram Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Ingram Hills Academy part of?
Idea Ingram Hills Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Ingram Hills Academy located?
Idea Ingram Hills Academy is located in the Inner West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in Inner West Side.
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