Idea Carver Academy

Summary:

Idea Carver Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in San Antonio, Texas, with a diverse student population of 84.32% Hispanic, 8.19% African American, and 6.62% White students.

Idea Carver Academy consistently outperforms the San Antonio Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments, with 55.68% of 3rd graders, 65.09% of 4th graders, and 57.41% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to 47.04% and 48.85% for the district and state, respectively. In math, the school's performance is also strong, with 29.55% of 3rd graders, 44.34% of 4th graders, and 44.04% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 28.68% and 40.86% for the district and state. Idea Carver Academy's performance is particularly impressive for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 5% and top 25% of Texas elementary schools, respectively.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 89.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Idea Carver Academy has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school is efficiently utilizing its resources, with a relatively low per-student spending of $8,796 in 2020-2021, to provide a high-quality education and support the diverse needs of its students. When compared to nearby San Antonio Independent School District public schools, Idea Carver Academy consistently outperforms them on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading and mathematics, making it a compelling model for effective educational practices that could be replicated or adapted by traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 217 Robinson Pl
       San Antonio, TX  78202


(210) 223-8885

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1518th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,796 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.8%
African American:
8.1%
White:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.4% Help


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Compare Details Idea Carver Academy ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.8%), African American (8.1%), White (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Carver Academy is 22, which is the 10th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Carver Academy is $8,796. 37 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Carver Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Carver Academy 1518th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Carver Academy in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idea Carver Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 41.35 2782nd 4320 35.6%
2016 56.89 1953rd 4286 54.4%
2017 62.90 1341st 4329 69.0%
2018 72.33 944th 4359 78.3%
2019 70.31 1044th 4479 76.7%
2021 77.72 820th 4578 82.1%
2022 82.56 650th 4581 85.8%
2023 74.68 973rd 4647 79.1%
2024 61.37 1518th 4675 67.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.65 352nd 3226 89.1%
2019 57.26 1214th 3333 63.6%
2021 69.17 652nd 3446 81.1%
2022 77.38 436th 3487 87.5%
2023 62.29 1038th 3556 70.8%
2024 45.71 1860th 3638 48.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.70 631st 3558 82.3%
2019 49.26 1462nd 3684 60.3%
2021 45.99 1648th 3799 56.6%
2022 88.78 178th 3952 95.5%
2023 75.35 515th 4086 87.4%
2024 44.64 2231st 4261 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.85 274th 4264 93.6%
2019 81.98 345th 4309 92.0%
2021 90.66 142nd 4451 96.8%
2022 89.44 184th 4477 95.9%
2023 83.94 316th 4521 93.0%
2024 65.11 1192nd 4560 73.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 1522nd 4306 64.7%
2019 60.30 1488th 4348 65.8%
2021 83.77 568th 4499 87.4%
2022 82.87 570th 4561 87.5%
2023 76.67 827th 4588 82.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.38 468th 4240 89.0%
2019 69.54 815th 4295 81.0%
2021 51.50 1731st 4331 60.0%
2022 82.50 364th 4461 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.34 550th 4319 87.3%
2019 76.33 767th 4357 82.4%
2021 63.26 1332nd 4498 70.4%
2022 79.34 743rd 4563 83.7%
2023 70.23 1107th 4585 75.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.72 271st 2483 89.1%
2019 81.15 256th 2515 89.8%
2021 85.39 170th 2444 93.0%
2023 82.60 237th 2443 90.3%
2024 59.93 781st 2421 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.34 544th 4168 86.9%
2019 76.88 573rd 4188 86.3%
2021 83.34 406th 4329 90.6%
2022 87.16 281st 4376 93.6%
2023 79.60 541st 4401 87.7%
2024 64.87 1191st 4431 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Idea Carver Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.36 646th 3142 79.4%
2021 86.65 185th 3082 94.0%
2023 61.26 1164th 3106 62.5%
2024 39.93 1996th 3078 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Idea Carver Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 16 80 0 193 0 0 2 0 291
2014 15 90 0 291 0 0 4 0 400
2015 9 90 4 367 0 0 1 0 471
2016 17 113 2 374 0 2 5 0 513
2017 28 106 0 431 0 2 2 0 569
2018 30 102 0 472 0 1 4 0 609
2019 47 104 2 520 1 1 4 0 679
2020 46 84 1 524 1 1 4 0 661
2021 47 74 2 546 4 1 4 0 678
2022 39 56 2 523 3 4 2 0 629
2023 38 47 2 484 0 2 1 0 574
2024 28 43 2 453 1 0 1 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Carver Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 291 13.4 21.7 62.9
2014 400 14.8 27.0 79
2015 471 18.0 26.1 81.5
2016 513 19.0 27.0 86
2017 569 22.0 25.7 81.7
2018 609 29.9 20.3 77.2
2019 679 n/a n/a 82.5
2020 661 23.3 28.2 89.3
2021 678 24.0 28.2 88.8
2022 629 26.7 23.5 85.1
2023 574 26.0 22.0 89.5
2024 528 24.0 22.0 81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Carver Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 291 13.4 21.7 62.9
2014 400 14.8 27.0 79
2015 471 18.0 26.1 81.5
2016 513 19.0 27.0 86
2017 569 22.0 25.7 81.7
2018 609 29.9 20.3 77.2
2019 679 n/a n/a 82.5
2020 661 23.3 28.2 89.3
2021 678 24.0 28.2 88.8
2022 629 26.7 23.5 85.1
2023 574 26.0 22.0 89.5
2024 528 24.0 22.0 81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Carver Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,255 (12.9%) $8,507 (87.1%) $9,762
2020 $1,644 (17.9%) $7,538 (82.1%) $9,181
2021 $1,443 (16.4%) $7,353 (83.6%) $8,796

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Carver Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1044th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 973rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Carver Academy)5080
 30%
   3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4347
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Carver Academy)4350
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Carver Academy)5060
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Carver Academy)5939
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4338
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Carver Academy)6879
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Carver Academy)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Carver Academy)6159
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)6037
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679574
 15.5%
African American10447
 54.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic520484
 6.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White4738
 19.1%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.5%89.5%
 7.1%


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Students at Idea Carver Academy are 86% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White.

Idea Carver Academy ranks 1518th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Idea Carver Academy.


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