Public schools in Converse, TX
13 open public schools with an address in Converse, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,784
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Converse public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Converse, TX: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,784 students, an average of 753 per school. The largest campus is Judson H S (2,498 students), and the largest elementary school is Escondido El (833).
Judson ISD operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Converse campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Converse
Judson ISD
Public school district
9 schools in Converse · 37 total
IDEA Public Schools
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Converse · 127 total
East Central ISD
Public school district
1 school in Converse · 18 total
University of Texas University Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Converse · 23 total
Elementary schools in Converse
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse El Judson ISD | PK–05 | 577 | 16.1:1 | |
| Copperfield El Judson ISD | PK–05 | 730 | 16.8:1 | |
| Elolf STEAM Academy Judson ISD | PK–05 | 558 | 16:1 | |
| Escondido El Judson ISD | PK–05 | 833 | 17.8:1 | |
| Honor El East Central ISD | PK–05 | 806 | 18.2:1 | |
| IDEA Converse Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 743 | 23.8:1 | |
| James L Masters Judson ISD | PK–05 | 713 | 19.3:1 | |
| Miller's Point El Judson ISD | PK–05 | 579 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Converse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Middle Judson ISD | 06–08 | 1,189 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Converse
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boysville University of Texas University Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 10 | 5:1 | |
| Judson Care Academy Judson ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 86 | 6.9:1 | |
| Judson H S Judson ISD | 09–12 | 2,498 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Converse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Converse College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–11 | 462 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.2%
- Hispanic55.7%
- Black25.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Converse schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,784 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Converse
How many public schools are in Converse, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Converse: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,784 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Converse?
Schools with an address in Converse belong to 4 education agencies, led by Judson ISD (9 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools), East Central ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Converse?
Judson H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Converse, with 2,498 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Converse?
Yes. 3 of the 13 public schools in Converse are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Boysville, IDEA Converse Academy, IDEA Converse College Preparatory. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Converse schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Converse public schools is 16:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Converse guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities