Idea La Joya Academy serves 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea La Joya Academy's student population of 548 students has grown by 135% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea La Joya 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 La Joya Academy?
548 students attend Idea La Joya Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea La Joya Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has a student ration of 20:1, 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-5
What school district is Idea La Joya Academy part of?
Idea La Joya Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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