IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY

IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 29 teachers, IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY is a tuition-free public charter school located in Southeast Austin, part of the widely recognized IDEA Public Schools network. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the academy focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, is prepared for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its high expectations, structured academic environment, and a culture that emphasizes character development and the achievement of measurable academic goals.

Beyond its core academic offerings, IDEA Bluff Springs places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized support for its students. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining a rigorous daily schedule, the school aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Austin area. With its dedicated staff and college-bound mission, the academy strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning community that empowers students to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY at (512) 822-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 E SLAUGHTER LN
AUSTIN, TX 78744
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IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
464
Teachers:
29.17
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 464 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.9%
White
13.6%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.