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IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Horizon City, TX · NCES 480021114105

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

742

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas elementary enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

681

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy: 742 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

24.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
452
Teachers (FTE)
25.67
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1

What the reported data says about IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Horizon City. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA Public Schools. NCES reports 742 students for 2024–25.

Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.5%) and White (4.9%). English learners represent 45.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
45.4%
Students with disabilities
9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
79.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.96
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White4.9%
  • Hispanic91.5%
  • Black2.7%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial0.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Desert Hills El

Elementary · Clint ISD

PK–059281.3 mi
Carroll T Welch El

Elementary · Clint ISD

PK–056761.3 mi
Frank Macias El

Elementary · Clint ISD

PK–059751.3 mi
Horizon Heights El

Elementary · Socorro ISD

PK–059471.4 mi
Dr Sue a Shook School

Elementary · Socorro ISD

PK–051,1672.2 mi
Desert Wind El

Elementary · Socorro ISD

PK–085212.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about IDEA Horizon Vista Academy

What grades does IDEA Horizon Vista Academy serve?

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in IDEA Public Schools.

How many students attend IDEA Horizon Vista Academy?

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy reported 742 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at IDEA Horizon Vista Academy?

The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 742 students and 30.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is IDEA Horizon Vista Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of IDEA Horizon Vista Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

79.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is IDEA Horizon Vista Academy in?

IDEA Horizon Vista Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 127 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near IDEA Horizon Vista Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Hills El (1.3 mi), Carroll T Welch El (1.3 mi), Frank Macias El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.