IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY

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

Charter School 714 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Riverview Academy, located in Brownsville, Texas, is part of the IDEA Public Schools network, a prominent charter school system known for its college-preparatory focus. The school serves students in the Rio Grande Valley with a mission to ensure that every student, regardless of background, is prepared for success in college and beyond. The campus utilizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a structured learning environment designed to close the achievement gap and foster a strong culture of academic excellence.

As a tuition-free public charter school, IDEA Riverview emphasizes high expectations and personal accountability. Beyond standard coursework, the school often incorporates programs focused on social-emotional development, extracurricular activities, and consistent college counseling to guide students through the university application process. By combining individualized attention with a "college-for-all" philosophy, the academy aims to empower its students to become leaders in their communities and achieve long-term professional and academic success.

714

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	686
Two or More	1

Hispanic
686 (96.1%)
White
27 (3.8%)
Two or More
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:	(956)832-5900
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-riverview/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	670
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 88

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	49.4%
Male	361	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)