IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY
IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 873 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, and is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the academy serves students in grades K–5, focusing on creating a structured, high-achievement environment. The school emphasizes early literacy, mathematical proficiency, and character development, with the stated mission of preparing every student for success in college and citizenship.
As a tuition-free school of choice, IDEA South Flores utilizes a consistent, data-driven approach to instruction that is characteristic of the IDEA network. The campus typically maintains a culture of high expectations, often featuring extended school days and a focus on building a "college-bound" identity from a young age. By prioritizing small-group instruction and frequent assessments, the academy aims to close the opportunity gap for students in the South San Antonio community, ensuring they are on a clear trajectory toward higher education.
For more information, contact IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY at (210) 239-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221
(210) 239-4150
IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 873 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 873
- Teachers:
- 38.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 873 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.0%
- White
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.