IDEA MONTOPOLIS ACADEMY

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Charter School 694 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Allan Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Austin, Texas, serving students as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. The campus is dedicated to preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and citizenship. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum, a structured classroom environment, and a strong culture of high expectations, the school aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for post-secondary success.

The academy follows the proven IDEA model, which includes an extended school day and year, intensive tutoring, and a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on character development and "college-for-all" programming, encouraging students to envision themselves as future college graduates from an early age. By fostering a supportive and goal-oriented community, IDEA Allan Academy strives to provide families in the 78741 area with a high-quality educational alternative focused on long-term student achievement.

694

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA MONTOPOLIS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	612
Black	38
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
612 (88.2%)
Black
38 (5.5%)
White
33 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	(512)646-2800
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-montopolis/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 101

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 130