Idea Burke Academy

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Idea Burke Academy ranks 1344 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Burke Academy is a public charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Idea Public Schools district and has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby public schools.

Academically, Idea Burke Academy outperforms the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas in reading, but lags behind in mathematics and science compared to the nearby Northside Independent School District (Isd) schools. The school's African American student group ranks in the top 81 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools, indicating effective educational opportunities for this population. However, the school's White student group and English Language Learner student group rank lower, earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Idea Burke Academy faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased over the past two years, which may impact its ability to provide resources and support for its students. While the school is performing well in reading, the decline in spending and lower performance in mathematics and science compared to nearby public schools, such as Behlau Elementary and Mora Elementary, are areas that warrant further investigation and potential intervention.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 239-4650

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1344^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,233

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 610

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.8%

African American:

12.6%

White:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Burke Academy ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.8%), African American (12.6%), White (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Burke Academy is 23.4. 29 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Burke Academy employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Burke Academy is $9,233. 27 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Burke Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Burke Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.30	1279^th	4647	72.5%
2024	64.93	1344^th	4675	71.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.60	1071^st	3556	69.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.00	1048^th	4086	74.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.40	829^th	4521	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.42	1494^th	4588	67.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.11	1077^th	4585	76.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.97	81^st	2443	96.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.31	1246^th	4401	71.7%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Burke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.47	1110^th	3106	64.3%

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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 Burke Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	63	42	5	221	2	16	349
2021	82	75	14	388	2	15	576
2022	85	94	18	456	2	12	667
2023	60	77	13	450	2	8	610

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 Burke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	349	14.1	24.6	74.5
2021	576	18.7	30.7	65.1
2022	667	28.0	23.8	65.1
2023	610	25.9	23.4	69

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 Burke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	349	14.1	24.6	74.5
2021	576	18.7	30.7	65.1
2022	667	28.0	23.8	65.1
2023	610	25.9	23.4	69

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 Burke Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,350 (21.0%)	$8,820 (79.0%)	$11,170
2021	$1,411 (15.3%)	$7,822 (84.7%)	$9,233

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Burke 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 Burke Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	10434 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4650	610	26	23.4	69.0%	60 (9.8%)	77 (12.6%)	450 (73.8%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	64.9	1344^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.3%		67.3	1279^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.5%	65								69.6	66.7	67.8	29.4	40.2	45.3	36.2	$9,233	$1,411	$7,822
Big Country Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Pue Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7560	617	46	13.4	73.3%	33 (5.3%)	41 (6.6%)	521 (84.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.8%)	51.1	2090^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.3%		61.3	1546^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.7%	544	0.0			30.0				45.2	35.9	60.3	45.2	33.3	56.4	24.4	$10,314	$1,436	$8,878
Cody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10403 Dugas Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1650	536	44	12.1	83.8%	25 (4.7%)	25 (4.7%)	465 (86.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	23.9	3821^st of 4675 public elementary schools	18.3%		17	4177^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.1%	356								19.2	34.3	42.4	13.9	37.1	37.9	16.7	$11,469	$1,790	$9,679
Forester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10726 Rousseau	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-0200	720	50	14.4	55.4%	87 (12.1%)	33 (4.6%)	569 (79.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	51.8	2047^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.2%		44.9	2473^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	46.8%	426	42.5	13.3	18.2	60.0	33.3	40.0	11.1	63.8	44.1	49.0	45.3	48.8	43.4	19.0	$9,084	$627	$8,457
Michael Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3155 Quiet Plain	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-3900	559	43	13.0	81.6%	40 (7.2%)	41 (7.3%)	455 (81.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	22.8	3880^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.0%		25.8	3636^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.8%	244								35.7	39.2	41.1	23.8	25.3	27.4	8.2	$9,427	$1,396	$8,031
Fisher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Barrel Pass	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-4450	562	47	11.9	76.9%	37 (6.6%)	20 (3.6%)	499 (88.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	47.8	2294^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.7	2366^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.1%	72	5.9	50.0	10.0	44.4	33.3	40.0	0.0	33.3	48.6	56.9	27.7	44.3	53.5	19.7	$10,986	$1,356	$9,630
Adams Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9627 Adams Hill Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1400	501	40	12.5	86.6%	43 (8.6%)	47 (9.4%)	389 (77.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	20.7	4003^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.4%		23.6	3793^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	18.4%	210								31.0	25.7	36.8	22.0	18.8	38.6	18.2	$11,028	$1,509	$9,519
Kriewald Road School Of The Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	10355 Kriewald Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7550	520	37	14.0	72.5%	65 (12.5%)	35 (6.7%)	396 (76.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.5%)	48.9	2213^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.7%		50.3	2160^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.5%	53								65.3	49.3	50.6	59.7	31.9	39.2	3.8	$11,241	$1,767	$9,474
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	10170 Kriewald Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 239-4970	328	13	24.3	77.4%	27 (8.2%)	55 (16.8%)	238 (72.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	45.7	2447^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.7%					(n/a)								44.7	52.4	60.0	25.0	42.9	36.0	46.2
Behlau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2355 Camp Light Way	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1000	654	42	15.7	54.7%	100 (15.3%)	61 (9.3%)	447 (68.3%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	27 (4.1%)	46.2	2407^th of 4675 public elementary schools	48.5%		41.2	2715^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.6%	308								34.0	44.6	64.8	27.7	41.4	53.4	21.6	$9,200	$679	$8,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Burke Academy

What district is Idea Burke Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Idea Burke Academy?

Students at Idea Burke Academy are 74% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Idea Burke Academy a good school?

Idea Burke Academy ranks 1344^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Burke Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Idea Burke Academy.

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