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IDEA Harlingen Academy

Harlingen, Texas · Grades K to 5 · IDEA Public Schools

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About IDEA Harlingen Academy

Located in Harlingen, Texas, IDEA Harlingen Academy is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 651 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Harlingen. With about 30.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.1 students per teacher. IDEA Public Schools runs 125 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Cameron County. Within 5 miles there are 35 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	24240 Chester Park Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552
Phone	(956) 377-8000
School district	IDEA Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	651
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.9
Students per teacher	21.1
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 480021114099). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

IDEA Harlingen College PreparatoryCharter · Grades 6 to 10Harlingen · under 0.1 mi Gutierrez MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Harlingen · 0.2 mi Jubilee HarlingenCharter · Grades PreK to 8Harlingen · 1.3 mi Crockett ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Harlingen · 1.7 mi Wilson ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Harlingen · 1.9 mi Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Harlingen · 2.1 mi Moises Vela MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Harlingen · 2.1 mi Jefferson ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Harlingen · 2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does IDEA Harlingen Academy serve?

IDEA Harlingen Academy serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend IDEA Harlingen Academy?

IDEA Harlingen Academy reported 651 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at IDEA Harlingen Academy?

About 21.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 651 students and 30.9 teachers in federal data.

Is IDEA Harlingen Academy a public or charter school?

IDEA Harlingen Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is IDEA Harlingen Academy in?

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

Where is IDEA Harlingen Academy located?

IDEA Harlingen Academy is at 24240 Chester Park Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552. The phone number is (956) 377-8000.

How many other schools are near IDEA Harlingen Academy?

There are 35 other schools within 5 miles of IDEA Harlingen Academy in our directory.