Idea Converse Academy

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Idea Converse Academy ranks 2765 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Converse Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 487 students in grades K-5 in Converse, Texas. The school is part of the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas district, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Idea Converse Academy has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, the school's academic performance lags behind both the state and its own district averages. Its STAAR test scores, particularly in mathematics, are significantly lower than nearby Judson Independent School District (Isd) schools. Idea Converse Academy also has a higher student-teacher ratio and a larger percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to its neighbors. The school's statewide ranking has declined, from 2765 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating.

In contrast, the nearby Harmony School Of Innovation - San Antonio, another public charter school, outperforms Idea Converse Academy in both reading and mathematics across multiple grade levels. This suggests that Idea Converse Academy may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with its peers.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

5160 Martinez
Converse, TX 78109

(210) 529-3800

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2765^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,213

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.0%

African American:

23.4%

White:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Converse Academy ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 37^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Idea Converse Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61%), African American (23.4%), White (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Converse Academy is 23.1, which is the 27^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Converse Academy employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Converse Academy is $11,213, which is the 12^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Converse 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 Converse Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.79	2765^th	4675	40.9%

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Enrollment information for Idea Converse Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	68	96	8	200	1	4	0	377
2022	72	111	5	286	2	4	0	480
2023	64	114	4	297	2	2	4	487

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 Converse Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	377	12.0	31.4	71.1
2022	480	18.4	26.0	55.4
2023	487	21.0	23.1	74.7

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 Converse Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	377	12.0	31.4	71.1
2022	480	18.4	26.0	55.4
2023	487	21.0	23.1	74.7

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 Converse Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,528 (22.5%)	$8,684 (77.4%)	$11,213

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Converse 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 EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Converse Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5160 Martinez	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3800	487	21	23.1	74.7%	64 (13.1%)	114 (23.4%)	297 (61.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	40.8	2765^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.9%					(n/a)									45.9	53.8	50.0				30.4	28.6	31.6			23.2			$11,213	$2,528	$8,684
Escondido Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Texas Palm	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-5100	763	43	17.8	70.8%	81 (10.6%)	195 (25.6%)	436 (57.1%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.8%)	23.9	3819^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.3%		18.6	4094^th of 4647 public elementary schools	11.9%	275									37.1	27.7	46.9				24.1	22.1	38.8			6.1			$9,274	$1,141	$8,132
Elolf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6335 Beech Trl	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1130	668	40	16.8	64.7%	107 (16.0%)	189 (28.3%)	314 (47.0%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.1%)	33.3	3232^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.9%		32.8	3232^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.4%										33.7	43.6	42.7				31.4	35.9	34.4			21.1			$9,455	$1,300	$8,155
Converse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Fm 1516	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1210	604	38	15.8	62.9%	78 (12.9%)	118 (19.5%)	373 (61.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.8%)	20.5	4013^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.2%		19.5	4037^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.1%	24									24.2	30.3	46.0				18.2	13.6	41.3			11.1			$8,673	$1,115	$7,558
Copperfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7595 E Loop 1604 N	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 619-0460	903	53	17.0	69.4%	149 (16.5%)	242 (26.8%)	445 (49.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	51 (5.6%)	26.1	3680^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.3%		28.3	3498^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.7%	182									37.8	33.6	44.9				27.8	26.1	37.4			9.4			$8,178	$867	$7,311
Spring Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7135 Elm Trl	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 662-1050	744	43	17.4	79.7%	80 (10.8%)	139 (18.7%)	488 (65.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	19.5	4065^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.0%		24.4	3744^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.4%	321	12.5	37.5		0.0	0.0				31.8	36.4	38.0				30.8	20.0	25.0			4.6			$9,250	$1,182	$8,068
Woodlake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5501 Lk Bend E	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-3920	655	36	18.2	77.9%	57 (8.7%)	237 (36.2%)	310 (47.3%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	12.4	4413^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.6%		17.2	4168^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.3%	245									24.4	21.3	32.1				14.6	14.0	32.1			9.5			$9,274	$1,108	$8,166
James L Masters	Public	PK, KG-5	2650 Woodlake Pkwy	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1150	802	39	20.3	66.0%	70 (8.7%)	253 (31.5%)	416 (51.9%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.4%)	24.1	3806^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.6%		20.8	3961^st of 4647 public elementary schools	14.8%	155									38.5	25.0	42.5				32.3	15.6	32.2			14.9			$8,558	$797	$7,761
William Paschall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6351 Lakeview Dr	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 666-4113	739	46	16.0	98.5%	37 (5.0%)	148 (20.0%)	506 (68.5%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.1%)	14.9	4291^st of 4675 public elementary schools	8.2%		17.6	4145^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.8%	146	0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0		22.1	29.2	37.7				13.6	27.8	24.7			9.1			$8,858	$1,054	$7,804
Harmony School Of Innovation - San Antonio	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	8125 Glen Mont Dr	San Antonio	78239	Bexar County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 265-1575	461	35	13.2	88.5%	37 (8.0%)	77 (16.7%)	311 (67.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.5%)	28.3	3538^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		24.6	3719^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.0%	181								38.6	24.4	32.4	28.2	47.6	52.8	65.9	26.8	47.2	20.5	43.9	22.9	10.5	27.3	15.9	$12,666	$1,629	$11,037

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Converse Academy

What is the racial makeup of Idea Converse Academy?

Students at Idea Converse Academy are 61% Hispanic, 23% African American, 13% White.

What district is Idea Converse Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Converse Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Idea Converse Academy.

Is Idea Converse Academy a good school?

Idea Converse Academy ranks 2765^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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