Idea La Joya Academy serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea La Joya Academy's student population of 383 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea La Joya Academy is 0.02, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea La Joya Academy?
383 students attend Idea La Joya Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Idea La Joya Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea La Joya Academy offer ?
Idea La Joya Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Idea La Joya Academy part of?
Idea La Joya Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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