Located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Serving grades KG through 05.
IDEA Ingram Hills Academy is a public charter elementary school in San Antonio serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a small to mid-sized enrollment with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is part of IDEA Public Schools, the state's largest charter network, which in March 2024 was placed under conservatorship by the Texas Education Agency following a years-long investigation into improper spending. As part of a settlement, the network is returning funds to the U.S. Department of Education through monthly installments running into late 2026. The school and network have since installed new leadership, expanded compliance staff, and strengthened internal financial controls. This governance transition is an ongoing element that families considering the school may want to understand more fully.
On academic performance, the school shows strength in English language arts, particularly at the fifth-grade level, where proficiency rates are solid. Third and fourth grade reading are also respectable. Math results are weaker across the board, with proficiency rates notably lower in grades three and four. Fifth grade math shows some improvement but remains a softer area. Science proficiency at the fifth-grade level, the only grade tested in that subject, is below the school's reading performance. Across tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Bexar County, a meaningful position suggesting the school performs better than the typical district in its county, though this reflects the variability in county performance rather than a statement of absolute standing.
The Ingram Hills area where the school sits is part of San Antonio's broader landscape of mixed urban, historic, and suburban character. The city itself is growing rapidly, with new residential construction, new apartments, and infrastructure development reshaping many neighborhoods. The housing market in the school's zip code is mid-range compared to state and national benchmarks, with modest year-over-year declines in home values and modest rent growth. The school draws families from a community where most students are economically disadvantaged, and the majority are Hispanic-speaking or Spanish-language learners, though specific special education and English learner enrollment counts were not available.
The school operates as a regular public school within the charter sector, offering a traditional elementary curriculum. No specialized magnet programs, career pathways, or extended learning programs were listed in available data, so the school appears to offer a core academic program without the specialized tracks some district schools or other charter schools in the area provide. For families seeking a small, neighborhood-focused elementary school with solid reading outcomes and performance above the county median, or for families within the charter enrollment boundary, this school offers a viable path. Families prioritizing stronger math performance at lower grade levels, or seeking specialized programs or dual-credit opportunities, may want to weigh other options or discuss curriculum supports with the school directly.
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