Idea Lake Houston Academy

Summary:

Idea Lake Houston Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 494 students in grades K-5 in Houston, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (69.84%) and African American (27.73%) student population, and a very high percentage (91.7%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Idea Lake Houston Academy lags behind both the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade reading, only 43.33% of Idea Lake Houston students were proficient or better, compared to 47.04% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 26.5, compared to nearby schools that range from 13.0 to 16.1 students per teacher.

When comparing Idea Lake Houston Academy to nearby schools, such as Cimarron Elementary in the Galena Park Independent School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. Addressing the high percentage of low-income students and the high student-teacher ratio could be potential avenues for improvement at Idea Lake Houston Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
       Houston, TX  77049


(832) 844-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3788th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  26.5 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.8%
African American:
27.7%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.42. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.42 3788th 4675 19.0%
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Enrollment information for Idea Lake Houston Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 4 120 0 208 0 1 0 0 333
2023 10 137 1 345 0 1 0 0 494

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 Lake Houston Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 333 14.8 22.4 85
2023 494 18.6 26.5 91.7

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 Lake Houston Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 333 14.8 22.4 85
2023 494 18.6 26.5 91.7

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Lake Houston Academy

Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Idea Lake Houston Academy.

Students at Idea Lake Houston Academy are 70% Hispanic, 28% African American, 2% White.


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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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