Idea Pflugerville Academy

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Idea Pflugerville Academy ranks 1219 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Pflugerville Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Pflugerville, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 4-star rating in 2023-2024.

Idea Pflugerville Academy has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STAAR Reading and 5th grade STAAR Science, but underperforming in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STAAR Mathematics. The school's African American students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 419 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023, while White and Asian students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 1,000 Texas elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72% to 78% over the past three years, and has seen a decrease in per-student spending, from $11,450 in 2019-2020 to $9,271 in 2020-2021.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd), Idea Pflugerville Academy generally underperforms in academic metrics, with lower proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STAAR Reading and Mathematics than schools like Brookhollow Elementary and Pflugerville Elementary. However, the school's performance is stronger than some other nearby schools, such as Dessau Elementary and Wilhelmina Delco Elementary. Interestingly, the nearby Basis Pflugerville Pri, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Idea Pflugerville Academy and the state of Texas in academic metrics across all grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy
Pflugerville, TX 78660

(512) 822-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1219^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,271

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 660

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.8%

African American:

16.1%

White:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Pflugerville Academy ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Idea Pflugerville Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.8%), African American (16.1%), White (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Pflugerville Academy is 19.2, which is the 3^rd best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Pflugerville Academy employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Pflugerville Academy is $9,271, which is the 26^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Pflugerville Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Pflugerville Academy 1219^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Pflugerville Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 Pflugerville Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.09	3371^st	4578	26.4%
2022	47.19	2305^th	4581	49.7%
2023	54.75	1904^th	4647	59.0%
2024	67.58	1219^th	4675	73.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	38.67	2155^th	3446	37.5%
2022	53.74	1435^th	3487	58.8%
2023	56.84	1309^th	3556	63.2%
2024	64.41	965^th	3638	73.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	38.07	2182^nd	3799	42.6%
2022	26.63	3261^st	3952	17.5%
2023	53.10	1458^th	4086	64.3%
2024	94.13	81^st	4261	98.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.55	3417^th	4451	23.2%
2022	55.50	1789^th	4477	60.0%
2023	65.51	1156^th	4521	74.4%
2024	73.90	723^rd	4560	84.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.13	3315^th	4499	26.3%
2022	53.15	1959^th	4561	57.0%
2023	49.50	2186^th	4588	52.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.20	2634^th	4331	39.2%
2022	64.82	1133^rd	4461	74.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.12	3385^th	4498	24.7%
2022	40.57	2702^nd	4563	40.8%
2023	58.95	1632^nd	4585	64.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.19	759^th	967	21.5%
2023	29.51	835^th	1015	17.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.60	958^th	2444	60.8%
2023	72.85	419^th	2443	82.8%
2024	88.44	125^th	2421	94.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.71	3591^st	4329	17.0%
2022	54.83	1770^th	4376	59.6%
2023	58.61	1556^th	4401	64.6%
2024	64.17	1224^th	4431	72.4%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Pflugerville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	15.84	2829^th	3082	8.2%
2023	29.55	2434^th	3106	21.6%
2024	67.08	886^th	3078	71.2%

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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 Pflugerville Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	32	59	11	238	0	1	7	348
2020	42	84	23	277	1	1	14	442
2021	74	131	37	388	2	3	8	643
2022	66	125	35	393	0	1	10	630
2023	82	118	36	417	0	1	13	667
2024	84	106	24	434	0	1	11	660

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 Pflugerville Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	348	n/a	n/a	81.6
2020	442	16.4	26.9	71.7
2021	643	23.9	26.8	72
2022	630	30.7	20.5	74
2023	667	34.7	19.1	78
2024	660	34.3	19.2	75.8

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 Pflugerville Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	348	n/a	n/a	81.6
2020	442	16.4	26.9	71.7
2021	643	23.9	26.8	72
2022	630	30.7	20.5	74
2023	667	34.7	19.1	78
2024	660	34.3	19.2	75.8

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 Pflugerville Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,383 (12.2%)	$9,911 (87.8%)	$11,294
2020	$2,184 (19.1%)	$9,267 (80.9%)	$11,450
2021	$1,396 (15.1%)	$7,875 (84.9%)	$9,271

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Pflugerville Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	667	91.7%
African American	59	118	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	36	227.3%
Hispanic	238	417	75.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	32	82	156.3%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.6%	78%	3.6%

Schools Near Idea Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1901 E Wells Branch Pkwy	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4700	660	34	19.2	75.8%	84 (12.7%)	106 (16.1%)	434 (65.8%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	67.6	1219^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.9%		54.7	1904^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.0%	685	0.0	12.5		0.0	0.0			49.5	66.7	80.2	26.0	47.3	52.8	57.1	$9,271	$1,396	$7,875
Pflugerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Immanual Rd	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-3800	405	34	11.8	63.0%	72 (17.8%)	18 (4.4%)	275 (67.9%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	46.8	2361^st of 4675 public elementary schools	49.5%		53.6	1973^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	57.5%	388	12.5	18.2	0.0					40.8	57.5	59.5	25.8	38.8	55.3	17.0	$11,863	$1,221	$10,642
Basis Pflugerville Pri	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 S 10th St	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 981-1071	618	35	17.6		42 (6.8%)	20 (3.2%)	26 (4.2%)	494 (79.9%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	96.6	115^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.5%					(n/a)								80.2	83.5	85.7	75.3	73.6	81.0	52.4
Wieland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Tudor House Rd	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-3900	394	33	11.8	68.8%	38 (9.6%)	72 (18.3%)	111 (28.2%)	150 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.6%)	57.2	1721^st of 4675 public elementary schools	63.2%		51.7	2083^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	55.2%	362								43.4	37.7	62.0	35.9	35.9	70.0	48.0	$14,134	$1,618	$12,516
Ruth Barron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14850 Harris Ridge	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4100	531	45	11.7	76.5%	54 (10.2%)	56 (10.5%)	391 (73.6%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	28.4	3532^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	24.4%		24.1	3758^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.1%	226	5.9	44.0	5.0	0.0	20.0	12.5	0.0	25.7	36.8	49.0	15.3	36.4	45.2	5.0	$10,952	$1,397	$9,555
Dessau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1501 Dessau Ridge Ln	Austin	78754	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4600	555	38	14.5	77.5%	55 (9.9%)	96 (17.3%)	371 (66.8%)	29 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	5.6	4632^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	0.9%		5.7	4588^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.3%	44	25.0	0.0	12.5	12.5	0.0			13.5	12.1	22.2	16.4	9.9	15.5	1.2	$11,144	$1,576	$9,568
Springhill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S Heatherwilde Blvd	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5400	508	39	12.8	76.2%	59 (11.6%)	43 (8.5%)	380 (74.8%)	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	29.9	3444^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.3%		39.4	2837^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.9%	607	14.3	30.4	11.1	22.6	13.3	16.7	0.0	44.2	39.6	45.6	38.3	19.6	32.4	9.9	$11,155	$1,618	$9,536
Wilhelmina Delco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12900 A Dessau Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-6200	509	39	12.9	87.6%	28 (5.5%)	34 (6.7%)	421 (82.7%)	12 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	23.2	3853^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	17.6%		17.6	4141^st of 4647 public elementary schools	10.9%	288	8.0	50.0	40.9		0.0			33.3	38.2	35.6	25.8	40.6	25.4	1.6	$11,777	$1,515	$10,262
Timmerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	412 Swenson Farms Bv	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4200	444	31	14.0	65.8%	102 (23.0%)	111 (25.0%)	185 (41.7%)	27 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	25.2	3738^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.0%		26	3628^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.9%	110								50.9	40.6	35.5	37.7	17.4	18.2	8.0	$11,942	$1,544	$10,398
Brookhollow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Railroad Ave	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5200	406	32	12.6	51.5%	109 (26.8%)	69 (17.0%)	165 (40.6%)	27 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (8.4%)	56.2	1790^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.7%		45.4	2453^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	47.2%	663								52.6	46.9	55.1	37.5	28.1	59.7	34.2	$11,138	$1,139	$9,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Pflugerville Academy

How many students attend Idea Pflugerville Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 660 students attended Idea Pflugerville Academy.

Is Idea Pflugerville Academy a good school?

Idea Pflugerville Academy ranks 1219^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Idea Pflugerville Academy in?

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What is the racial makeup of Idea Pflugerville Academy?

Students at Idea Pflugerville Academy are 66% Hispanic, 16% African American, 13% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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