Idea Lake Houston Academy serves 494 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Lake Houston Academy's student population of 494 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Lake Houston Academy is 0.44, 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
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Lake Houston Academy?
494 students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Idea Lake Houston Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Lake Houston Academy offer ?
Idea Lake Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Idea Lake Houston Academy part of?
Idea Lake Houston Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Lake Houston Academy located?
Idea Lake Houston Academy is located in the Hunterwood neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Hunterwood.
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