Idea Parmer Park Academy

Summary:

Idea Parmer Park Academy is a public charter elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (66.96%), the school faces several key challenges, including lower academic performance and a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

Academically, Idea Parmer Park Academy's proficiency rates on STAAR tests are significantly below the state and Nyos Charter School district averages in both reading and math. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 35-40% of Texas elementary schools over the past four years, with its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students performing particularly poorly. In comparison, nearby schools like Nyos Lamar Elementary consistently outperform Idea Parmer Park Academy across all subject areas and grade levels.

The high percentage of students (86.96%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Idea Parmer Park Academy suggests that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined over the past three years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 13.98% to 7.11%. These factors, combined with the school's persistent underperformance, indicate that Idea Parmer Park Academy may need to implement more targeted interventions and support to better serve its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1438 E Yager Ln
       Austin, TX  78853


(512) 822-4850

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3151st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,690 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.0%
African American:
19.7%
White:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Parmer Park Academy ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 42nd 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 34.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67%), African American (19.7%), White (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park Academy is 23.2. 27 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Parmer Park Academy is $9,690, which is the 21st highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Parmer Park Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.11 3704th 4578 19.1%
2022 29.98 3370th 4581 26.4%
2023 36.04 3035th 4647 34.7%
2024 34.48 3151st 4675 32.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.87 2789th 3446 19.1%
2022 32.49 2637th 3487 24.4%
2023 35.42 2501st 3556 29.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.67 3788th 3799 0.3%
2022 12.83 3938th 3952 0.4%
2023 30.53 3086th 4086 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.70 3872nd 4451 13.0%
2022 34.68 3198th 4477 28.6%
2023 43.19 2660th 4521 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.12 3180th 4499 29.3%
2022 33.74 3187th 4561 30.1%
2023 35.50 3080th 4588 32.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.40 3025th 4331 30.2%
2022 44.40 2491st 4461 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.40 3978th 4498 11.6%
2022 31.88 3284th 4563 28.0%
2023 37.61 2916th 4585 36.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.40 471st 1015 53.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.83 1823rd 2444 25.4%
2023 53.59 951st 2443 61.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.67 3593rd 4329 17.0%
2022 36.03 3028th 4376 30.8%
2023 33.45 3193rd 4401 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Idea Parmer Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.23 2419th 3082 21.5%
2023 47.65 1719th 3106 44.7%
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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 Parmer Park Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 34 85 13 172 1 0 14 0 319
2021 73 139 21 275 2 3 9 0 522
2022 59 129 34 377 2 4 10 0 615
2023 48 133 30 452 1 2 9 0 675

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 Parmer Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 319 15.5 20.4 80.6
2021 522 19.3 27.0 75.7
2022 615 31.2 19.7 79
2023 675 29.0 23.2 87

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 Parmer Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 319 15.5 20.4 80.6
2021 522 19.3 27.0 75.7
2022 615 31.2 19.7 79
2023 675 29.0 23.2 87

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 Parmer Park Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,386 (18.8%) $10,323 (81.2%) $12,709
2021 $1,307 (13.5%) $8,383 (86.5%) $9,690

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Idea Parmer Park Academy.

Students at Idea Parmer Park Academy are 67% Hispanic, 20% African American, 7% White, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Idea Parmer Park Academy ranks 3151st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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