IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY

IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 400 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. With about 19 teachers, IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the principles of high academic standards, college readiness, and a structured learning environment. The school aims to close the achievement gap by providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, ensuring that every student is well-prepared for the transition to middle school and, eventually, higher education.

Beyond academics, IDEA Brackenridge focuses heavily on building strong character and fostering a positive school culture. The campus emphasizes core values such as integrity, persistence, and teamwork, often utilizing incentive programs and consistent behavioral expectations to keep students engaged. By maintaining small class sizes and personalized attention, the school strives to create a supportive community that involves parents and families, aiming to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a college-bound pathway.

For more information, contact IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY at (210) 639-3068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5555 OLD PEARSALL RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78242
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IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
400
Teachers:
19.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st 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 400 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.5%
White
7.3%
Black or African American
5.0%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.