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:
3788^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 705

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.5%

African American:

22.1%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.42. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Lake Houston Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Lake Houston Academy 3788^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Lake Houston Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 all students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.42	3788^th	4675	19.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.24	2427^th	3638	33.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.40	3595^th	4261	15.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.93	3312^th	4560	27.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.54	1808^th	2421	25.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Lake Houston Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.83	3108^th	4431	29.9%

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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 Lake Houston Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	4	120	0	208	1	0	333
2023	10	137	1	345	1	0	494
2024	16	156	1	525	1	6	705

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
2024	705	28.3	24.8	87.7

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
2024	705	28.3	24.8	87.7

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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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 Lake Houston Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy	Houston	77049	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 844-4700	705	28	24.8	87.7%	16 (2.3%)	156 (22.1%)	525 (74.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	24.4	3788^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.0%					(n/a)								43.3	35.6	42.0		18.3	22.0	34.2		11.0
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	13334 Wallisville Rd Building	Houston	77049	Harris County	The Rhodes School For Performing Arts	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 459-9797	205	18	11.3	84.9%	14 (6.8%)	160 (78.0%)	26 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	25.6	3711^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.6%		26.3	3615^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.2%	96								17.4	9.1	32.1	46.2	60.9	31.8	17.9	23.1	14.3	$15,731	$2,384	$13,346
Tice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14120 Wallisville	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-4050	679	44	15.5	92.5%	13 (1.9%)	176 (25.9%)	475 (70.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	58.2	1679^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.1%		55.5	1855^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.1%	176	16.7	42.9		33.3	42.9			57.3	46.4	50.4		44.3	46.4	58.8		23.5	$12,780	$1,885	$10,895
Purple Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6500 Purple Sage Blvd	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-3100	455	33	13.5	92.5%	10 (2.2%)	68 (14.9%)	373 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	55.8	1812^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.2%		28	3509^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.5%	1697	37.5	0.0		43.8	0.0			70.0	50.0	47.8		45.0	33.9	52.2		24.6	$12,487	$1,515	$10,972
Robinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12425 Woodforest Blvd	Houston	77013	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 450-7108	453	34	13.3	98.9%	5 (1.1%)	70 (15.5%)	376 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	38.1	2920^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.5%		20.6	3970^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.6%	1050	27.3	36.8	0.0	22.2	8.3	0.0	0.0	36.7	42.6	48.4		41.2	41.8	41.3		7.9	$9,899	$1,151	$8,747
Royalwood Elementary	Public	1-5	7715 Royalwood Dr	Houston	77049	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 454-2700	618	34	18.2	91.7%	42 (6.8%)	84 (13.6%)	478 (77.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	48.1	2271^st of 4675 public elementary schools	51.4%		39.8	2811^th of 4647 public elementary schools	39.5%	540	12.5	18.2	25.0	35.3	0.0	25.0	0.0	44.3	39.5	57.7		43.2	49.6	37.8		19.8	$11,552	$1,804	$9,748
Green Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13350 Woodforest Blvd	Houston	77015	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-4390	591	44	13.3	93.7%	2 (0.3%)	123 (20.8%)	460 (77.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	29.2	3486^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.4%		26	3623^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	22.0%	137	25.0	27.8	46.7	38.1	16.7	18.2	9.1	39.2	32.3	34.4		40.3	29.2	44.1		5.9	$13,670	$1,604	$12,066
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 New Forest Pkwy	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-4000	641	44	14.7	86.6%	6 (0.9%)	294 (45.9%)	316 (49.3%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	49.7	2168^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.6%		37.9	2934^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.9%	766	26.7	46.7	22.2	30.8	26.7	0.0	0.0	47.1	52.6	58.0		41.4	40.8	49.3		5.8	$12,439	$1,540	$10,899
Normandy Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12500 Normandy Crossing Dr	Houston	77015	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-1600	618	41	15.0	90.8%	21 (3.4%)	210 (34.0%)	372 (60.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	41.6	2725^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.7%		43.2	2597^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.1%	128								32.1	43.6	54.4		28.6	30.9	56.3		21.9	$13,136	$1,839	$11,297
James B Havard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15150 Wallisville Rd	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-3710	704	46	15.1	82.2%	16 (2.3%)	145 (20.6%)	530 (75.3%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	62.1	1482^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	68.3%		44.6	2496^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.3%	1014								54.3	53.1	61.2		38.3	45.8	48.3		35.3	$12,948	$1,514	$11,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Lake Houston Academy

How many students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 705 students attended Idea Lake Houston Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Lake Houston Academy?

Students at Idea Lake Houston Academy are 74% Hispanic, 22% African American, 2% White.

Is Idea Lake Houston Academy a good school?

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

What district is Idea Lake Houston Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

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