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IDEA Academy San Benito

San Benito, Texas · Grades K to 5 · IDEA Public Schools

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About IDEA Academy San Benito

IDEA Academy San Benito is a public charter school in San Benito, Texas, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 685 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in San Benito. With about 36.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Cameron County. There are 54 other schools within 5 miles. IDEA Public Schools runs 125 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2151 Russell Ln, San Benito, TX 78586
Phone	(956) 399-5252
School district	IDEA Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	685
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.1
Students per teacher	19
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Cameron County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 480021112007). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does IDEA Academy San Benito serve?

IDEA Academy San Benito serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend IDEA Academy San Benito?

IDEA Academy San Benito reported 685 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at IDEA Academy San Benito?

About 19 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 685 students and 36.1 teachers in federal data.

Is IDEA Academy San Benito a public or charter school?

IDEA Academy San Benito is a public charter school.

What school district is IDEA Academy San Benito in?

IDEA Academy San Benito is part of IDEA Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/idea-public-schools/

Where is IDEA Academy San Benito located?

IDEA Academy San Benito is at 2151 Russell Ln, San Benito, TX 78586. The phone number is (956) 399-5252.

How many other schools are near IDEA Academy San Benito?

There are 54 other schools within 5 miles of IDEA Academy San Benito in our directory.