At a glance
Reported students
717
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy: 717 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.2:1 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
- 712
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rio Grande City. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA Public Schools. NCES reports 717 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, 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 (96.7%) and White (3.2%). English learners represent 62.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 62.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.2%
- Hispanic96.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in IDEA Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IDEA Pharr Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
717 reported students
IDEA Elsa Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
718 reported students
IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
718 reported students
IDEA North Mission Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
719 reported students
IDEA Lake Houston Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
719 reported students
IDEA Riverview Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
714 reported students
Public schools near IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ricardo Sanchez El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 712 | 0.4 mi |
| Roque Guerra Jr El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 604 | 2.3 mi |
| Alberto and Celia Barrera El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 420 | 2.8 mi |
| Ringgold El Elementary · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | PK–05 | 482 | 3.6 mi |
| Delia Gonzalez Garcia El Elementary · Roma ISD | PK–05 | 487 | 4 mi |
| Rt Barrera El Elementary · Roma ISD | PK–05 | 400 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
What grades does IDEA Rio Grande City Academy serve?
IDEA Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Academy?
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy reported 717 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 712 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IDEA Rio Grande City Academy?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 717 students and 33.84 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 Rio Grande City Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
IDEA Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% 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 Rio Grande City Academy in?
IDEA Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include General Ricardo Sanchez El (0.4 mi), Roque Guerra Jr El (2.3 mi), Alberto and Celia Barrera El (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.