IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY

ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-bluff-springs/

Charter School 521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Bluff Springs Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Southeast Austin, part of the widely recognized IDEA Public Schools network. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the academy focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, is prepared for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its high expectations, structured academic environment, and a culture that emphasizes character development and the achievement of measurable academic goals.

Beyond its core academic offerings, IDEA Bluff Springs places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized support for its students. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining a rigorous daily schedule, the school aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Austin area. With its dedicated staff and college-bound mission, the academy strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning community that empowers students to reach their full potential.

521

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	431
Black	45
Asian	9
Two or More	4

Hispanic
431 (82.7%)
Black
45 (8.6%)
White
32 (6.1%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)

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)822-4200
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-bluff-springs/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 62

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 84