Idea Lake Houston Academy serves 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Lake Houston Academy's student population of 705 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Lake Houston Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy?
705 students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Idea Lake Houston Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Lake Houston Academy offer ?
Idea Lake Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Lake Houston Academy part of?
Idea Lake Houston Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Lake Houston Academy located?
Idea Lake Houston Academy is located in the Hunterwood neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Hunterwood.
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