Idea Hardy Academy

Summary:

Idea Hardy Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 726 students in grades K-5 in Houston, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas.

Idea Hardy Academy's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 18.64% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.04% for the Idea Public Schools district and 48.85% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for the past three years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This poor performance is especially pronounced for Hispanic students and English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 95%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Idea Hardy Academy to nearby public schools, such as Burbank Elementary and Worsham Elementary, both of which are part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the school performs significantly worse in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. Additionally, Idea Hardy Academy has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17:1 to 26.2:1 over the past three school years, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Despite the higher spending per student (approximately $14,103), the school's academic performance has remained consistently low, with little to no improvement over the past three years.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1930 Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77093

(832) 360-7453

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4436^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,103

Student/teacher ratio: 24.5

Number of students: 713

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.6%

African American:

15.1%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Hardy Academy ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.6%), African American (15.1%), White (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Hardy Academy is 24.5. 37 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Hardy Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Hardy Academy is $14,103, which is the 2^nd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Hardy Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Hardy Academy 4436^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Hardy Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White 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 Hardy Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	13.18	4283^rd	4581	6.5%
2023	13.49	4348^th	4647	6.4%
2024	11.90	4436^th	4675	5.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	18.61	3245^th	3487	6.9%
2023	20.72	3220^th	3556	9.4%
2024	16.47	3398^th	3638	6.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	26.02	3306^th	3952	16.3%
2023	37.77	2480^th	4086	39.3%
2024	33.84	2987^th	4261	29.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	19.32	4072^nd	4477	9.0%
2023	20.40	4079^th	4521	9.8%
2024	18.94	4171^st	4560	8.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.44	4120^th	4561	9.7%
2023	13.97	4312^th	4588	6.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.09	3977^th	4461	10.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.97	4313^th	4563	5.5%
2023	16.00	4194^th	4585	8.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.45	2079^th	2443	14.9%
2024	20.23	2176^th	2421	10.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	17.27	4059^th	4376	7.2%
2023	18.84	4004^th	4401	9.0%
2024	17.08	4099^th	4431	7.5%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Hardy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.78	3036^th	3078	1.4%

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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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Saturday, May 14, 2022

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Enrollment information for Idea Hardy Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	13	72	0	250	0	0	335
2022	22	108	1	459	0	1	591
2023	15	130	0	580	0	1	726
2024	20	108	0	582	1	2	713

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 Hardy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	335	19.6	17.0	88.1
2022	591	22.8	25.9	83.9
2023	726	27.6	26.2	97.7
2024	713	29.0	24.5	95.2

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 Hardy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	335	19.6	17.0	88.1
2022	591	22.8	25.9	83.9
2023	726	27.6	26.2	97.7
2024	713	29.0	24.5	95.2

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 Hardy Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,453 (24.5%)	$10,650 (75.5%)	$14,103

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Hardy 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 Hardy Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1930 Little York Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 360-7453	713	29	24.5	95.2%	20 (2.8%)	108 (15.1%)	582 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	11.9	4436^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.1%		13.5	4348^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.4%	88								18.6	21.5	24.8	17.1	13.2	23.2	16.8	$14,103	$3,453	$10,650
Coop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10130 Aldine Westfield Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2630	547	38	14.3	100.0%	9 (1.6%)	47 (8.6%)	491 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.5	3342^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	28.5%		16.3	4223^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	9.1%	881	15.8	27.3		0.0				23.9	41.8	47.3	34.2	31.4	37.3	16.0	$10,183	$1,163	$9,019
Barrick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12001 Winfrey Ln	Houston	77076	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 405-2500	458	26	17.6	99.1%	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.5%)	447 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42.3	2683^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	42.6%		34.4	3131^st of 4647 public elementary schools	32.6%	448	3.7	14.8	25.0	14.8	0.0	25.0	12.5	27.5	41.0	52.5	32.5	28.3	54.2	27.1	$10,533	$1,277	$9,256
Scarborough Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Trenton Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2710	717	41	17.4	96.1%	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.5%)	701 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46	2422^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	48.2%		34.8	3104^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.2%	682	20.8	24.1	33.3	18.2	32.1	54.3	11.1	46.9	38.5	64.1	34.4		66.7	13.7	$10,084	$1,081	$9,003
Lyons Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Roxella Rd	Houston	77076	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2870	825	46	17.9	96.5%	8 (1.0%)	24 (2.9%)	791 (95.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58.7	1649^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.7%		53.9	1953^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	58.0%	304	37.8	31.6		78.4	23.7			43.8	63.9	53.3	63.6	59.7	38.5	25.0	$9,581	$1,140	$8,441
Worsham Elementary	Public	1-5	3007 Hartwick Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6520	469	31	15.1	93.8%	16 (3.4%)	6 (1.3%)	446 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64.3	1390^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.3%		60.7	1574^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.1%	184	7.7	20.0	0.0	7.7	20.0	16.7	0.0	44.4	60.8	54.2	38.9	67.1	58.1	30.6	$13,403	$2,391	$11,013
De Chaumes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Cooper	Houston	77076	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2676	697	40	17.4	98.3%	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	690 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.2	2803^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	40.0%		39	2866^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.3%	63								33.0	45.2	42.5	30.5	55.8	33.7	23.0	$9,511	$1,162	$8,348
Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Aldine Westfield Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2900	325	20	16.1	98.8%	4 (1.2%)	96 (29.5%)	219 (67.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	17.9	4138^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.5%		26	3630^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.9%	508	18.5	20.0		48.2	20.0			16.7	12.8	28.6	8.3	46.2	32.7	6.0	$10,018	$836	$9,181
KIPP Dream Prep	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	500 Tidwell Dr	Houston	77022	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0566	918	37	24.5	95.6%	10 (1.1%)	76 (8.3%)	825 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	28.4	3534^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.4%		30	3398^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.9%	136								39.4	51.6		14.4	20.3			$8,970	$1,128	$7,841
Burbank Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	216 Tidwell	Houston	77022	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2690	754	50	15.0	98.3%	8 (1.1%)	102 (13.5%)	632 (83.8%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	70.3	1109^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.3%		55	1880^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.5%	771	22.7	36.4	28.6		20.0			55.4	51.9	68.7	46.3	39.5	64.1	40.2	$9,958	$1,174	$8,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Hardy Academy

What is the racial makeup of Idea Hardy Academy?

Students at Idea Hardy Academy are 82% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% White.

Is Idea Hardy Academy a good school?

Idea Hardy Academy ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Idea Hardy Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 713 students attended Idea Hardy Academy.

What district is Idea Hardy Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

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