Idea Health Professions Academy

Summary:

Idea Health Professions Academy is a public charter elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 286 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (70.98%) and economically disadvantaged (88.46%) student population.

Idea Health Professions Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than state and district averages on STAAR tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.19% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Mathematics, with only 11.9% of 3rd graders achieving proficiency or better, compared to the state average of 40.86%. However, the school has shown some signs of improvement in recent years, with increases in proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Nearby schools, such as Govalle Elementary, Oak Springs Elementary, and Pecan Springs Elementary, also serve predominantly economically disadvantaged and minority student populations, and their academic performance is generally similar to or slightly better than Idea Health Professions Academy. In contrast, some charter schools in the area, such as KIPP Alegria Pri and Austin Discovery School, have demonstrated stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721

(512) 822-4350

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4379^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,905

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.0%

African American:

17.0%

White:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Health Professions Academy ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 54^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Idea Health Professions Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Idea Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77%), African American (17%), White (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Health Professions Academy is 16.9, which is the lowest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Idea Health Professions Academy employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Health Professions Academy is $13,905, which is the 3^rd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Health Professions Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Health Professions Academy 4379^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Health Professions Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Hispanic 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 Health Professions Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	23.67	3599^th	4578	21.4%
2022	15.96	4161^st	4581	9.2%
2023	22.24	3873^rd	4647	16.7%
2024	13.02	4379^th	4675	6.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	47.73	1599^th	3446	53.6%
2022	34.59	2522^nd	3487	27.7%
2023	32.70	2646^th	3556	25.6%
2024	22.01	3177^th	3638	12.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.89	1372^nd	3799	63.9%
2022	24.73	3404^th	3952	13.9%
2023	46.85	1833^rd	4086	55.1%
2024	65.46	985^th	4261	76.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	26.18	3658^th	4451	17.8%
2022	19.85	4045^th	4477	9.6%
2023	26.11	3761^st	4521	16.8%
2024	20.97	4077^th	4560	10.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.04	3946^th	4499	12.3%
2022	10.43	4426^th	4561	3.0%
2023	30.70	3362^nd	4588	26.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.91	1330^th	4331	69.3%
2022	42.31	2646^th	4461	40.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.14	3101^st	4498	31.1%
2022	27.60	3532^nd	4563	22.6%
2023	18.91	4059^th	4585	11.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.52	825^th	967	14.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	18.62	2278^th	2444	6.8%
2023	44.64	1256^th	2443	48.6%
2024	36.07	1639^th	2421	32.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.13	3230^th	4329	25.4%
2022	19.84	3960^th	4376	9.5%
2023	24.74	3690^th	4401	16.2%
2024	14.79	4191^st	4431	5.4%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Health Professions Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.08	2770^th	3082	10.1%

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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 Health Professions Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	18	44	2	128	1	1	5	199
2021	54	63	13	175	4	5	4	318
2022	32	88	5	210	2	3	1	341
2023	21	58	2	203	0	0	2	286
2024	12	45	2	204	0	0	2	265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Health Professions Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	199	15.6	12.7	90.5
2021	318	17.4	18.2	88.7
2022	341	25.3	13.4	85.9
2023	286	18.9	15.0	88.5
2024	265	15.6	16.9	91.3

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 Health Professions Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	199	15.6	12.7	90.5
2021	318	17.4	18.2	88.7
2022	341	25.3	13.4	85.9
2023	286	18.9	15.0	88.5
2024	265	15.6	16.9	91.3

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 Health Professions Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$15,920 (76.4%)	$4,929 (23.6%)	$20,850
2021	$9,481 (68.2%)	$4,424 (31.8%)	$13,905

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Health Professions 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 Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Health Professions Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5816 Wilcab Rd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4350	265	16	16.9	91.3%	12 (4.5%)	45 (17.0%)	204 (77.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	13	4379^th of 4675 public elementary schools	6.3%		22.2	3873^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	16.7%	506								26.2	30.6	34.0		11.9	22.5	19.2		6.4	$13,905	$9,481	$4,424
Norman-Sims Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Tannehill Ln	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2347	275	22	12.5	94.9%	15 (5.5%)	105 (38.2%)	135 (49.1%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	10.7	4483^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	4.1%		11.4	4413^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.0%	70	12.5		20.0					25.9	8.3	31.8		14.7	21.1	22.7		9.1	$14,709	$973	$13,736
Ortega Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1135 Garland Ave	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4417	256	22	11.7	89.5%	19 (7.4%)	40 (15.6%)	191 (74.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	28.9	3502^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.1%		43.8	2546^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.2%	956	0.0	11.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	39.1	31.6	46.2	40.0	24.0	21.7	48.2	30.8	7.4	$13,957	$807	$13,150
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	5800 Mlk Blvd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 287-5000	179	9	20.2	81.0%	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.5%)	168 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	7.9	4567^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.3%		24.5	3725^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.8%	842								0.0	21.7	21.1	28.0	13.6	13.0	21.1	11.5	5.3	$8,335	$1,440	$6,895
Govalle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3601 Govalle Ave	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2078	370	34	10.8	88.4%	11 (3.0%)	59 (15.9%)	296 (80.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	8.7	4545^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.8%		14.1	4321^st of 4647 public elementary schools	7.0%	224	0.0	0.0	0.0				0.0	19.4	30.0	19.4	22.0	15.0	22.9	6.7	14.6	0.0	$14,572	$1,366	$13,206
Oak Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Webberville Rd	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4413	229	23	10.1	96.9%	6 (2.6%)	89 (38.9%)	131 (57.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5.8	4631^st of 4675 public elementary schools	0.9%		5.6	4592^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.2%	39								14.7	13.3	30.0		3.0	10.0	20.0		5.0	$13,439	$1,563	$11,876
Pecan Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Rogge Ln	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4445	292	23	12.6	95.2%	14 (4.8%)	82 (28.1%)	183 (62.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	6.6	4611^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.1	4603^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	0.9%	8	0.0	6.3	6.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.7	10.0	15.4		7.1	17.9	26.5		0.0	$14,418	$1,126	$13,291
KIPP Alegria Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	8509 Fm 969 Bldg 629	Austin	78724	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 651-2168	633	30	21.1	92.1%	38 (6.0%)	68 (10.7%)	508 (80.3%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	22	3932^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	15.9%		21.6	3904^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.0%	28								27.2	32.6			23.9	33.7				$10,001	$1,230	$8,771
Oak Meadows Elementary	Public	K-6	5600 Decker Ln	Austin	78724	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 278-4175	361	31	11.7	82.0%	16 (4.4%)	32 (8.9%)	294 (81.4%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	21.3	3966^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.2%		19.1	4065^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.5%	99	4.6	0.0	22.2	16.7	20.0	0.0	0.0	27.8	41.5	41.7	29.3	20.8	35.9	27.5	17.2	5.0	$12,709	$1,311	$11,398
Austin Discovery School	Public, Charter	K-6	9303 Fm 969 Rd	Austin	78724	Travis County	Austin Discovery School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 674-0700	261	23	11.1	2.7%	170 (65.1%)	11 (4.2%)	65 (24.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	36.4	3041^st of 4675 public elementary schools	35.0%		44.7	2483^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	46.6%	558								43.9	37.5	73.3	33.3	31.7	7.5	40.0	22.2	20.0	$8,921	$478	$8,443

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Health Professions Academy

What district is Idea Health Professions Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Health Professions Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Idea Health Professions Academy.

Is Idea Health Professions Academy a good school?

Idea Health Professions Academy ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Health Professions Academy?

Students at Idea Health Professions Academy are 77% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% White.

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