IDEA EASTSIDE ACADEMY

IDEA EASTSIDE 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 608 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, IDEA EASTSIDE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 EASTSIDE ACADEMY is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Eastside neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas. As part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is dedicated to the organization’s mission of preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The school utilizes a rigorous, structured curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and character development, aiming to bridge the achievement gap by ensuring that students reach college-readiness benchmarks from an early age.

The academy fosters a goal-oriented culture where students, often referred to as "scholars," are encouraged to take ownership of their learning through consistent goal-setting and data-driven instruction. Beyond academics, IDEA Eastside places a strong emphasis on a college-going identity, incorporating college-prep activities and extracurricular opportunities into the daily school experience. By maintaining a high-expectations environment and leveraging the support of a nationwide network of educators, the school strives to provide its students with the foundation necessary to navigate higher education and thrive in their future careers.

For more information, contact IDEA EASTSIDE ACADEMY at (210) 239-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.