TexasSchoolsIDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY

IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY

PublicRegularCharterGrades 05
AUSTIN, Texas · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students521
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
521
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
84%+19.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 521 students. It is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictIDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78744
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480021113510

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment521
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino81.2%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
81.2%
Black
0.6%
Asian
8.8%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)