Idea Parmer Park Academy

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

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:
3151^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,690

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.5%

African American:

20.5%

White:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Parmer Park Academy ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 42^nd among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.5%), African American (20.5%), White (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park Academy is 24.9. 45 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Parmer Park Academy employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Parmer Park Academy is $9,690, which is the 21^st highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Parmer Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Parmer Park Academy 3151^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Parmer Park Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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 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
2021	22.11	3704^th	4578	19.1%
2022	29.98	3370^th	4581	26.4%
2023	36.04	3035^th	4647	34.7%
2024	34.48	3151^st	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
2021	27.87	2789^th	3446	19.1%
2022	32.49	2637^th	3487	24.4%
2023	35.42	2501^st	3556	29.7%
2024	38.25	2306^th	3638	36.6%

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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
2021	18.67	3788^th	3799	0.3%
2022	12.83	3938^th	3952	0.4%
2023	30.53	3086^th	4086	24.5%
2024	18.87	3891^st	4261	8.7%

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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
2021	22.70	3872^nd	4451	13.0%
2022	34.68	3198^th	4477	28.6%
2023	43.19	2660^th	4521	41.2%
2024	38.51	2981^st	4560	34.6%

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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
2021	30.12	3180^th	4499	29.3%
2022	33.74	3187^th	4561	30.1%
2023	35.50	3080^th	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	3025^th	4331	30.2%
2022	44.40	2491^st	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
2021	18.40	3978^th	4498	11.6%
2022	31.88	3284^th	4563	28.0%
2023	37.61	2916^th	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	471^st	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
2021	30.83	1823^rd	2444	25.4%
2023	53.59	951^st	2443	61.1%
2024	50.15	1103^rd	2421	54.4%

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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
2021	24.67	3593^rd	4329	17.0%
2022	36.03	3028^th	4376	30.8%
2023	33.45	3193^rd	4401	27.4%
2024	35.45	3065^th	4431	30.8%

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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
2021	28.23	2419^th	3082	21.5%
2023	47.65	1719^th	3106	44.7%
2024	45.66	1793^rd	3078	41.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2020	34	85	13	172	1	0	14	319
2021	73	139	21	275	2	3	9	522
2022	59	129	34	377	2	4	10	615
2023	48	133	30	452	1	2	9	675
2024	46	135	35	431	2	1	8	658

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
2024	658	26.3	24.9	82.8

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 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
2024	658	26.3	24.9	82.8

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 Parmer Park Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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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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 Parmer Park Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1438 E Yager Ln	Austin	78853	Maverick County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4850	658	26	24.9	82.8%	46 (7.0%)	135 (20.5%)	431 (65.5%)	35 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.2%)	34.5	3151^st of 4675 public elementary schools	32.6%		36	3035^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.7%	116								37.6	48.8	38.5		16.5	32.5	19.2		42.6	$9,690	$1,307	$8,383
Copperfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12135 Thompkins Dr	Austin	78753	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5800	471	38	12.5	87.5%	33 (7.0%)	62 (13.2%)	344 (73.0%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	52.3	2013^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.9%		55.9	1825^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.7%	188	6.8	38.7	29.2	0.0		9.1	0.0	48.6	37.1	64.7		25.9	19.4	79.7		33.3	$12,473	$1,679	$10,794
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
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
Graham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11211 Tom Adams Dr	Austin	78753	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2395	477	36	13.3	64.4%	27 (5.7%)	37 (7.8%)	404 (84.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	29.3	3479^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.6%		32.7	3242^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.2%	237	13.3	40.0	27.3	16.7	0.0	9.1	0.0	33.3	29.6	55.0		16.7	15.2	42.5		27.3	$12,062	$1,011	$11,051
Nyos Lamar Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12333 N Lamar Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	Nyos Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 275-1593	941	71	13.2	31.1%	327 (34.8%)	119 (12.6%)	277 (29.4%)	177 (18.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.0%)	74	978^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.1%		72.9	1042^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	77.6%	64								57.3	59.9	75.8		58.0	43.3	56.7		34.2	$8,969	$1,525	$7,444
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 W Braker Ln	Austin	78753	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4499	537	39	13.8	88.1%	33 (6.1%)	28 (5.2%)	438 (81.6%)	31 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	13	4381^st of 4675 public elementary schools	6.3%		15.2	4276^th of 4647 public elementary schools	8.0%	105	0.0	20.6	8.7	3.9	3.1	4.8	0.0	30.0	29.0	17.5		24.4	25.0	20.5		0.0	$11,587	$1,200	$10,386
Pioneer Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	11300 Samsung Blvd	Austin	78754	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 278-4850	511	31	16.4	61.6%	62 (12.1%)	115 (22.5%)	246 (48.1%)	58 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.3%)	23.1	3864^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.3%		46.2	2404^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.3%	1460	0.0	33.3	6.7	0.0	8.3	0.0	0.0	30.0	31.5	50.0	47.5	20.0	21.3	29.6	25.0	11.1	$12,680	$1,092	$11,588
McBee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 W Braker Ln	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 841-2500	368	28	13.3	80.7%	9 (2.4%)	13 (3.5%)	344 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	22.5	3895^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.7%		29.6	3422^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	26.4%	473	4.0	18.8	14.3	0.0	14.3	6.7	6.7	40.6	9.7	42.9		20.4	12.5	47.1		9.1	$12,765	$1,089	$11,676
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Parmer Park Academy

How many students attend Idea Parmer Park Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Idea Parmer Park Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Parmer Park Academy?

Students at Idea Parmer Park Academy are 66% Hispanic, 21% African American, 7% White, 5% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Idea Parmer Park Academy a good school?

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

What district is Idea Parmer Park Academy in?

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