IDEA RUNDBERG ACADEMY

ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-rundberg/

Charter School 694 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Rundberg Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in North Austin, Texas, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the expansive IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is founded on a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the opportunity gap. The school emphasizes a high-expectations culture, focusing on academic mastery, character development, and a "college-for-all" mindset, ensuring that students are prepared for success in higher education and beyond.

The campus at 9504 N Interstate 35 utilizes a structured and data-driven approach to instruction, providing students with intensive academic support and personalized learning plans. Beyond core subjects, the school integrates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, IDEA Rundberg aims to provide a safe and disciplined environment that empowers students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

694

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA RUNDBERG ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	644
Black	28
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
644 (92.8%)
Black
28 (4.0%)
White
16 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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)822-4800
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-rundberg/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 103

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 122