IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY

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Charter School 680 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA South Flores Academy is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, and is part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the academy serves students in grades K–5, focusing on creating a structured, high-achievement environment. The school emphasizes early literacy, mathematical proficiency, and character development, with the stated mission of preparing every student for success in college and citizenship.

As a tuition-free school of choice, IDEA South Flores utilizes a consistent, data-driven approach to instruction that is characteristic of the IDEA network. The campus typically maintains a culture of high expectations, often featuring extended school days and a focus on building a "college-bound" identity from a young age. By prioritizing small-group instruction and frequent assessments, the academy aims to close the opportunity gap for students in the South San Antonio community, ensuring they are on a clear trajectory toward higher education.

680

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA SOUTH FLORES ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	620
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
620 (91.2%)
White
35 (5.1%)
Black
17 (2.5%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	(210)239-4150
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-south-flores/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 98

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 116