Enrollment
481
Elementary
DISTRICT 657 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 480021123205
IDEA A W Brown Academy
5701 RED BIRD CENTER DR, DALLAS, TX 75237 · (972) 709-4700 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL481 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
446 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 66 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 57 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (72) is 26% larger than its 5th grade class (57).
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like IDEA A W Brown Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA A W Brown Academy this school | 481 | 92.7% | N/A |
| Homer Dr Elementary School BEAUMONT | 495 | 95.4% | 15.8% |
| Martin Elementary School BEAUMONT | 517 | 97.3% | 15.3% |
| Woodson School HOUSTON | 457 | 98.5% | 26.7% |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School LANCASTER | 388 | 89.7% | 35.8% |
| Thompson Elementary School HOUSTON | 363 | 95.9% | 48.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where IDEA A W Brown Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 481 | #2,717 of 4,938 | #240 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #4,320 of 4,622 | #411 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.5% | #3,846 of 4,628 | #384 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 92.7% | #769 of 4,789 | #140 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About IDEA A W Brown Academy
IDEA A W Brown Academy is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in DALLAS, Texas. The school teaches pre-K through 5 and enrolls 481 students.
District-wide, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 125 schools and 79,430 students.
The share of Black students at IDEA A W Brown Academy is 90%. Other groups include 9% Hispanic. The county population is about 22% Black. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, IDEA A W Brown Academy scores 17%.
Classroom staffing at IDEA A W Brown Academy totals 25.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. The average for elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, so this school has more students per teacher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at IDEA A W Brown Academy is about 93%. Across public schools in Dallas County, the average is 77%.
In the surrounding county, Dallas County, the median household earns about $76,547 a year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting IDEA A W Brown Academy, Dallas County has 771 public schools.
Among nearby public schools, IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
IDEA A W Brown Academy has an NCES locale of City: Large. IDEA A W Brown Academy is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
This page collects posts and questions about IDEA A W Brown Academy, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
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- IDEA College Preparatory MissionHigh · 798 students
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- Lake Highlands High SchoolHigh · 2,972 students
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- W T White High SchoolHigh · 2,204 students
- Sunset High SchoolHigh · 2,164 students
Nearby schools
- IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory0.0 mi · 151
- Quest Campus Pre-K Thru 80.0 mi · 435
- KIPP Destiny Elementary School1.0 mi · 413
- KIPP Destiny Middle School1.0 mi · 253
- Genesis Campus Pre-K Thru 51.0 mi · 343
- T W Browne Middle School1.3 mi · 491
Frequently asked questions
About IDEA A W Brown AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at IDEA A W Brown Academy?
IDEA A W Brown Academy enrolls approximately 481 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does IDEA A W Brown Academy serve?
IDEA A W Brown Academy serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does IDEA A W Brown Academy have?
IDEA A W Brown Academy employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.
What is the student diversity at IDEA A W Brown Academy?
Student demographics at IDEA A W Brown Academy are roughly 0% White, 9% Hispanic, 90% Black, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees IDEA A W Brown Academy?
IDEA A W Brown Academy is overseen by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Dallas County.
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