Idea Judson Academy

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Idea Judson Academy ranks 582 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Judson Academy is a public charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 687 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school is part of the Idea Public Schools district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Judson Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics across grades 3-5. For example, in 5th grade Reading, 72.73% of Idea Judson Academy students were proficient or better, compared to 53.11% for Idea Public Schools and 53.96% for Texas. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic (65.79%) and African American (18.05%) students compared to the state averages. Despite these demographic challenges, Idea Judson Academy has been able to achieve high rankings for its student subgroups, such as ranking 382 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools for its African American student group and 960 out of 4,401 for its Hispanic student group.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Crestview Elementary, Idea Judson Academy generally outperforms them in academic metrics, particularly in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved significantly over the past few years, moving from 2,903 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 582 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

13427 Judson Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233

(210) 529-3600

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
582^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,520

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 721

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.3%

African American:

18.3%

White:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Judson Academy ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Idea Judson Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), African American (18.3%), White (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Judson Academy is 24.8. 43 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Judson Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Judson Academy is $8,520. 43 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Judson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Judson Academy 582^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Judson Academy in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Idea Judson Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	53.49	1846^th	4479	58.8%
2021	33.86	2903^rd	4578	36.6%
2022	65.26	1365^th	4581	70.2%
2023	65.45	1364^th	4647	70.6%
2024	84.65	582^nd	4675	87.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	33.53	2484^th	3333	25.5%
2021	32.83	2503^rd	3446	27.4%
2022	74.23	539^th	3487	84.5%
2023	71.44	667^th	3556	81.2%
2024	79.03	488^th	3638	86.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	74.26	447^th	3684	87.9%
2021	69.37	585^th	3799	84.6%
2022	67.12	797^th	3952	79.8%
2023	62.29	996^th	4086	75.6%
2024	76.78	548^th	4261	87.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.29	1750^th	4309	59.4%
2021	39.66	2759^th	4451	38.0%
2022	68.80	958^th	4477	78.6%
2023	69.96	906^th	4521	80.0%
2024	87.66	225^th	4560	95.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	59.52	1532^nd	4348	64.8%
2021	39.90	2584^th	4499	42.6%
2022	63.42	1398^th	4561	69.3%
2023	63.82	1363^rd	4588	70.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	46.12	2245^th	4295	47.7%
2021	37.83	2735^th	4331	36.9%
2022	77.17	532^nd	4461	88.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	47.26	2171^st	4357	50.2%
2021	30.85	3122^nd	4498	30.6%
2022	65.06	1326^th	4563	70.9%
2023	64.27	1386^th	4585	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	66.90	582^nd	2515	76.9%
2021	56.32	832^nd	2444	66.0%
2023	74.43	382^nd	2443	84.4%
2024	80.25	253^rd	2421	89.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	59.67	1407^th	4188	66.4%
2021	31.06	3160^th	4329	27.0%
2022	71.94	839^th	4376	80.8%
2023	69.55	960^th	4401	78.2%
2024	88.02	263^rd	4431	94.1%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Judson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.76	1024^th	3142	67.4%
2021	37.05	2063^rd	3082	33.1%
2023	63.17	1079^th	3106	65.3%
2024	77.99	448^th	3078	85.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Judson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	55	68	3	210	0	1	5	342
2018	65	94	8	333	0	4	8	512
2019	78	104	9	384	0	3	15	593
2020	90	124	14	462	0	3	18	711
2021	99	129	13	444	0	3	18	706
2022	88	136	13	440	0	3	14	694
2023	78	124	14	452	0	2	17	687
2024	88	132	11	471	2	1	16	721

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

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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 Judson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	342	12.8	26.5	69.9
2018	512	23.2	21.9	60.7
2019	593	n/a	n/a	70.5
2020	711	22.7	31.2	70.6
2021	706	24.3	29.0	72
2022	694	31.0	22.3	69.3
2023	687	29.0	23.6	76.9
2024	721	29.0	24.8	73.4

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 Judson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	342	12.8	26.5	69.9
2018	512	23.2	21.9	60.7
2019	593	n/a	n/a	70.5
2020	711	22.7	31.2	70.6
2021	706	24.3	29.0	72
2022	694	31.0	22.3	69.3
2023	687	29.0	23.6	76.9
2024	721	29.0	24.8	73.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Judson Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,463 (15.6%)	$7,933 (84.4%)	$9,397
2020	$1,563 (18.0%)	$7,107 (82.0%)	$8,670
2021	$1,049 (12.3%)	$7,470 (87.7%)	$8,520

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Judson 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 1846^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1364^th of 4647 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Judson Academy)	46	58	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Judson Academy)	36	43	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Judson Academy)	48	50	2%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Judson Academy)	49	46	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	43	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	593	687	15.9%
African American	104	124	19.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	14	55.6%
Hispanic	384	452	17.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	78	78
Two or More Races	15	17	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	76.9%	6.4%

Schools Near Idea Judson Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Judson Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13427 Judson Rd	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3600	721	29	24.8	73.4%	88 (12.2%)	132 (18.3%)	471 (65.3%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.2%)	84.6	582^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	87.6%		65.4	1364^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.6%	782								62.2	73.3	72.7		52.3	65.0	65.3		40.0	$8,520	$1,049	$7,470
Woodstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5602 Fountainwood	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 407-9800	536	47	11.4	74.8%	115 (21.5%)	45 (8.4%)	343 (64.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	50.3	2140^th of 4675 public elementary schools	54.2%		51.6	2093^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	55.0%	47								41.4	67.1	42.0		34.1	50.0	44.7		25.0	$10,911	$1,784	$9,127
Basis San Antonio Pri - Northeast Campus	Public, Charter	K-4	11550 I 35 Frontage Rd	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Basis Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 742-6310	282	17	16.1		63 (22.3%)	29 (10.3%)	139 (49.3%)	30 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	54.4	1897^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.4%		55.5	1856^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.1%	41								54.0	51.2			38.8	39.0				$12,102	$346	$11,757
Sst Alamo	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	11214 N Weidner Rd	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	School Of Science And Technology	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 590-1115	846	52	16.2	54.4%	225 (26.6%)	116 (13.7%)	438 (51.8%)	19 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (5.2%)	68.7	1175^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.9%		71.7	1092^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	76.5%	83								59.1	62.4	71.9	70.2	37.7	42.0	55.0	54.4	25.7	$9,117	$497	$8,621
Fox Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6111 Fox Creek	San Antonio	78247	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 407-3400	642	54	11.8	62.1%	143 (22.3%)	72 (11.2%)	380 (59.2%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	62.3	1473^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	68.5%		58.7	1677^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.9%	204								55.0	56.1	60.4		36.3	41.5	58.0	100.0	29.7	$9,681	$588	$9,093
Educational Franz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12301 Welcome Dr	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-5640	372	26	14.3	80.6%	59 (15.9%)	49 (13.2%)	241 (64.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.6%)	42.8	2656^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.2%		31.4	3313^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.7%	657								46.5	42.2	65.3		26.1	27.7	49.0		16.3	$11,426	$1,345	$10,081
Stahl Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5222 Stahl Rd	San Antonio	78247	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 407-7400	640	52	12.3	70.0%	96 (15.0%)	47 (7.3%)	463 (72.3%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.4%)	29.2	3482^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.5%		37.4	2959^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.3%	523	20.7	40.7	18.8	31.0	55.6	43.5	0.0	43.1	39.8	43.1		26.2	29.0	38.8		8.9	$9,938	$968	$8,970
Northern Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13901 Higgins Rd	San Antonio	78217	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 407-5200	537	45	11.9	76.0%	81 (15.1%)	49 (9.1%)	365 (68.0%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	21.3	3965^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.2%		17.4	4155^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.6%	190								29.7	42.3	40.5		16.7	25.4	20.9		14.4	$11,040	$1,486	$9,555
Royal Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5933 Royal Ridge	San Antonio	78239	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 407-7000	457	44	10.4	70.0%	75 (16.4%)	55 (12.0%)	289 (63.2%)	15 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.2%)	45	2482^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	46.9%		43.5	2566^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.8%	84								41.0	53.3	69.4		27.9	25.9	46.0		17.7	$9,749	$925	$8,824
El Dorado Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12634 El Sendero	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 407-3000	530	46	11.5	82.5%	35 (6.6%)	17 (3.2%)	463 (87.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	38	2930^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.3%		35.1	3083^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	33.7%	153	8.0	44.0	34.3	16.0	46.2	22.2	0.0	41.4	43.8	52.9		24.1	21.4	49.3		17.0	$11,048	$1,476	$9,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Judson Academy

How many students attend Idea Judson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 721 students attended Idea Judson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Judson Academy?

Students at Idea Judson Academy are 65% Hispanic, 18% African American, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Idea Judson Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

Is Idea Judson Academy a good school?

Idea Judson Academy ranks 582^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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