IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY

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Charter School 611 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Walzem Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the wider IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is centered on a mission of college preparation, aiming to ensure that every student has the academic foundation and character development necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. The school utilizes a structured, rigorous curriculum designed to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to students in the local community.

The campus culture at IDEA Walzem is defined by high expectations, consistent routines, and a strong emphasis on core values such as integrity, teamwork, and "sweating the small stuff." Beyond standard academics, the school places a heavy focus on data-driven instruction and personalized support to help students meet grade-level milestones. By fostering a college-going identity from an early age, IDEA Walzem strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point.

611

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	396
Black	151
Asian	11
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
396 (64.8%)
Black
151 (24.7%)
White
39 (6.4%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)239-4600
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-walzem/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 88

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 110