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IDEA Rio Grande City Academy

Rio Grande City, Texas · Grades K to 5 · IDEA Public Schools

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About IDEA Rio Grande City Academy

Located in Rio Grande City, Texas, IDEA Rio Grande City Academy is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 717 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Rio Grande City. There are about 21.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.8 teachers in all). It is one of 125 schools in IDEA Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Starr County. Families comparing options will find 11 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2803 W Monarch Ln, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Phone	(956) 263-4900
School district	IDEA Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	717
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.8
Students per teacher	21.2
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Starr County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 480021113608). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

IDEA Rio Grande City College PreparatoryCharter · Grades 6 to 12Rio Grande City · under 0.1 mi General Ricardo Sanchez ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 0.4 mi Veterans MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Rio Grande City · 0.6 mi Ringgold MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Rio Grande City · 1 mi Preparatory for Early College High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Rio Grande City · 1 mi Roque Guerra Jr ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 2.3 mi Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Rio Grande City · 2.7 mi Alberto and Celia Barrera ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 2.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does IDEA Rio Grande City Academy serve?

IDEA Rio Grande City Academy serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend IDEA Rio Grande City Academy?

IDEA Rio Grande City Academy reported 717 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at IDEA Rio Grande City Academy?

About 21.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 717 students and 33.8 teachers in federal data.

Is IDEA Rio Grande City Academy a public or charter school?

IDEA Rio Grande City Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is IDEA Rio Grande City Academy in?

IDEA Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City Academy located?

IDEA Rio Grande City Academy is at 2803 W Monarch Ln, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The phone number is (956) 263-4900.

How many other schools are near IDEA Rio Grande City Academy?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of IDEA Rio Grande City Academy in our directory.