Idea Elsa Academy

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Idea Elsa Academy ranks 1622 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Elsa Academy is a public charter elementary school in Elsa, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its higher academic proficiency rates compared to nearby schools, particularly in reading and mathematics, despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Idea Elsa Academy's reading and mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students are generally higher than the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas averages. However, the school's rankings for various student groups, including females, males, Hispanics, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, have declined from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating in the past year. Conversely, the school's ranking for Low Socio-Economic Status students has improved from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools like Roberto Garate Elementary, Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary, and Rodolfo Rudy Silva Junior Elementary, Idea Elsa Academy has higher academic proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics and science. However, these nearby schools also serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 84.83% to 97.61%. The economic challenges faced by the local community may contribute to the lower academic performance observed in some subject areas, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions and support for these students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

431 S Fannin
Elsa, TX 78538

(956) 567-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1622^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,213

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 722

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.3%

White:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Elsa Academy ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.3%), White (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Elsa Academy is 23.4, which is the 27^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Elsa Academy employs 30.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Elsa Academy is $10,213, which is the 16^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Elsa Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Elsa Academy 1622^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Elsa Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

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 Elsa Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	53.92	1930^th	4581	57.9%
2023	41.40	2704^th	4647	41.8%
2024	59.39	1622^nd	4675	65.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	53.95	1424^th	3487	59.2%
2023	41.61	2149^th	3556	39.6%
2024	58.52	1231^st	3638	66.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	46.33	1812^th	3952	54.1%
2023	34.13	2796^th	4086	31.6%
2024	71.29	743^rd	4261	82.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	67.03	1046^th	4477	76.6%
2023	53.59	1938^th	4521	57.1%
2024	69.96	927^th	4560	79.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.49	1816^th	4561	60.2%
2023	39.73	2807^th	4588	38.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.83	899^th	4461	79.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.19	2104^th	4563	53.9%
2023	43.41	2542^nd	4585	44.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Elsa Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	61.40	1374^th	4376	68.6%
2023	47.60	2221^st	4401	49.5%
2024	65.37	1162^nd	4431	73.8%

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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 Elsa Academy

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2019	9	333	342
2020	18	416	434
2021	46	527	573
2022	36	636	672
2023	43	762	805
2024	41	681	722

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 Elsa Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	342	n/a	n/a	99.1
2020	434	16.4	26.4	91
2021	573	21.1	27.1	94.4
2022	672	33.0	20.3	95.2
2023	805	31.9	25.2	94.8
2024	722	30.7	23.4	90.7

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 Elsa Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	342	n/a	n/a	99.1
2020	434	16.4	26.4	91
2021	573	21.1	27.1	94.4
2022	672	33.0	20.3	95.2
2023	805	31.9	25.2	94.8
2024	722	30.7	23.4	90.7

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 Elsa Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,292 (11.1%)	$10,372 (88.9%)	$11,664
2020	$2,324 (20.8%)	$8,824 (79.2%)	$11,147
2021	$1,829 (17.9%)	$8,385 (82.1%)	$10,213

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Elsa Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	805	135.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	333	762	128.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	43	377.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	94.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Idea Elsa 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Elsa Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	431 S Fannin	Elsa	78538	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 567-4700	722	31	23.4	90.7%	41 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	681 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.4	1622^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	65.3%		41.4	2704^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.8%	1082								57.9	63.1	48.3	30.4	51.2	45.7	33.3	$10,213	$1,829	$8,385
L B J Elementary	Public	K-5	200 S Fannin St	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6010	460	33	14.0	88.5%	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	457 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.8	3507^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.0%		18.8	4080^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.2%	573								34.3	32.5	55.2	25.7	22.1	41.4	14.3	$10,558	$1,661	$8,897
Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary	Public	K-5	1302 W Santa Rosa	Edcouch	78538	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6062	454	29	15.5	90.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	453 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	4404^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.7	4334^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.7%	70								21.5	26.4	33.8	20.0	12.5	25.0	8.8	$11,490	$1,893	$9,597
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1210 Santa Rosa Ave	Edcouch	78538	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-0040	490	21	23.3	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	490 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$13,647	$2,688	$10,959
Kennedy Elementary	Public	K-5	500 W 9th St	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6027	363	26	13.8	97.0%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	360 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	4489^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.0%		9.6	4475^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.7%	14								21.7	27.4	33.9	15.0	16.1	15.9	4.8	$11,587	$2,030	$9,557
Santiago Garcia Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E Santa Rosa Ave	Edcouch	78538	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6002	378	28	13.2	95.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	378 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	4532^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	3.1%		7.5	4531^st of 4647 public elementary schools	2.5%	1								19.2	23.9	17.2	17.3	25.4	9.4	3.1	$11,067	$1,810	$9,257
Jose Bernabe Munoz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	810 N Cottonwood	La Villa	78562	Hidalgo County	La Villa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-9357	255	18	14.2	96.9%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	254 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.8	4440^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.7	4292^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	7.6%	148								8.1	25.9	37.1	13.5	25.9	25.7	2.9	$12,020	$1,028	$10,991
Maria Alicia P Munoz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 E Roosevelt	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-1310	692	41	17.0	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	692 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.1	2742^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	41.3%		22.5	3857^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.0%	1115	7.5	25.0	19.7	25.0	25.0			29.7	41.0	44.9	32.4	61.2	41.1	8.4	$10,347	$2,291	$8,056
San Carlos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 S 83rd St	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2370	474	30	15.9	97.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	474 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.2	1957^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.1%		70.4	1148^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.3%	809			50.0			16.7	0.0	42.7	50.8	45.5	45.7	47.8	50.0	23.9	$11,612	$1,060	$10,552
Roberto Garate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25149 First St	Monte Alto	78538	Hidalgo County	Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-1601	359	21	17.0	92.8%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	358 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	3359^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.1%		42.8	2611^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.8%	748								50.9	44.9	47.3	14.0	30.0	34.6	7.3	$10,617	$1,701	$8,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Elsa Academy

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Is Idea Elsa Academy a good school?

Idea Elsa Academy ranks 1622^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Elsa Academy?

Students at Idea Elsa Academy are 94% Hispanic, 6% White.

How many students attend Idea Elsa Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 722 students attended Idea Elsa Academy.

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