IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY

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Charter School 735 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Walzem Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the wider IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is centered on a mission of college preparation, aiming to ensure that every student has the academic foundation and character development necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. The school utilizes a structured, rigorous curriculum designed to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to students in the local community.

The campus culture at IDEA Walzem is defined by high expectations, consistent routines, and a strong emphasis on core values such as integrity, teamwork, and "sweating the small stuff." Beyond standard academics, the school places a heavy focus on data-driven instruction and personalized support to help students meet grade-level milestones. By fostering a college-going identity from an early age, IDEA Walzem strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point.

735

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	463
Black	177
Asian	17
Two or More	20
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
463 (63.0 %)
Black
177 (24.1 %)
White
47 (6.4 %)
Two or More
20 (2.7 %)
Asian
17 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	(210)239-4600
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-walzem/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 128