IDEA FRONTIER ACADEMY
Charter School
818 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
IDEA Frontier Academy, located in Brownsville, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Serving students in the Rio Grande Valley, the academy is dedicated to preparing children from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, a structured and disciplined learning environment, and a strong culture of high expectations that emphasizes both personal character development and academic achievement.
The educational approach at IDEA Frontier Academy is designed to close the achievement gap through personalized instruction, extended school days, and a heavy focus on foundational subjects like math and literacy. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a "college-bound" identity, frequently incorporating university branding and goal-setting into the daily student experience. By providing a comprehensive support system for students from elementary through secondary levels, IDEA Frontier aims to ensure that every student has the tools and academic standing necessary to matriculate into and graduate from four-year colleges and universities.
The educational approach at IDEA Frontier Academy is designed to close the achievement gap through personalized instruction, extended school days, and a heavy focus on foundational subjects like math and literacy. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a "college-bound" identity, frequently incorporating university branding and goal-setting into the daily student experience. By providing a comprehensive support system for students from elementary through secondary levels, IDEA Frontier aims to ensure that every student has the tools and academic standing necessary to matriculate into and graduate from four-year colleges and universities.
818
Total Students
34.2
Full-Time Teachers
23.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic | 802 |
| Black | 1 |
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Hispanic802 (98.0 %)
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White15 (1.8 %)
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Black1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (956)541-2002 |
| Website: | http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-frontier/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 818 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 621 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
96
Kindergarten
116
Grade 1
125
Grade 2
111
Grade 3
122
Grade 4
124
Grade 5
124
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 96 |
| Kindergarten | 116 |
| Grade 1 | 125 |
| Grade 2 | 111 |
| Grade 3 | 122 |
| Grade 4 | 124 |
| Grade 5 | 124 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 409 | 50% |
| Male | 409 | 50% |
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