School Overview
IDEA Brownsville Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in higher education and beyond. By focusing on academic achievement, character development, and a "college-for-all" philosophy, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to local families.

The school is part of a high-performing network that utilizes data-driven instruction, extended school days, and personalized learning plans to meet the unique needs of its students. Beyond core academics, IDEA Brownsville Academy fosters a college-going culture from a young age, encouraging students to set ambitious goals and develop the habits necessary for lifelong success. Its presence in the Brownsville community offers local parents an alternative to traditional district schools, centered on a mission of preparing every student to graduate from a four-year college or university.
700
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White25
Hispanic669
Black1
Asian4
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    669 (95.6 %)
  • White
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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)832-5150
Website: http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-brownsville/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 567
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 122
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 121
Grade 4 116
Grade 5 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten102
Grade 1122
Grade 2115
Grade 3121
Grade 4116
Grade 5124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36251.7%
Male33848.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)