IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY
IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 624 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 32 teachers, IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 RIVERVIEW ACADEMY, located in Brownsville, Texas, is part of the IDEA Public Schools network, a prominent charter school system known for its college-preparatory focus. The school serves students in the Rio Grande Valley with a mission to ensure that every student, regardless of background, is prepared for success in college and beyond. The campus utilizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a structured learning environment designed to close the achievement gap and foster a strong culture of academic excellence.
As a tuition-free public charter school, IDEA Riverview emphasizes high expectations and personal accountability. Beyond standard coursework, the school often incorporates programs focused on social-emotional development, extracurricular activities, and consistent college counseling to guide students through the university application process. By combining individualized attention with a "college-for-all" philosophy, the academy aims to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and achieve long-term professional and academic success.
For more information, contact IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY at (956) 832-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
http://www.ideapublicschools.org
IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 624 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:
- 624
- Teachers:
- 32.86
- 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 624 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.1%
- White
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.