Idea Yukon Academy serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Yukon Academy's student population of 475 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Yukon Academy is 0.48, 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
3%
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Yukon Academy?
475 students attend Idea Yukon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Idea Yukon Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Yukon Academy?
Idea Yukon Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Yukon Academy offer ?
Idea Yukon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Idea Yukon Academy part of?
Idea Yukon Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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