IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY
IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. With about 19 teachers, IDEA EWING HALSELL 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 EWING HALSELL ACADEMY is a public charter school located in the Southside area of San Antonio, Texas, operating as part of the renowned IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school serves students in grades K–8 with a mission to prepare them for success in college and beyond. The curriculum places a heavy emphasis on literacy and mathematics, utilizing a structured, data-driven approach designed to close the achievement gap and ensure that every student meets or exceeds grade-level expectations.
Beyond its academic focus, IDEA Ewing Halsell emphasizes the development of core character traits, such as grit, curiosity, and integrity, through its "Team & Family" culture. The school maintains a highly disciplined environment with a long school day and year, which is hallmark to the IDEA model, providing students with additional instructional time and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a high-expectations atmosphere, the academy aims to provide families in the San Antonio area with a college-preparatory alternative to traditional district schools, focusing specifically on creating pathways to higher education for students from underserved communities.
For more information, contact IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY at (210) 268-4013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224
(210) 268-4013
IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 19.18
- 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
* 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 374 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA EWING HALSELL ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.5%
- White
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
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.