Idea Academy - San Benito in San Benito, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Idea Academy - San Benito is a suburban public school in San Benito, Texas that is part of Idea Public Schools. It serves 673 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.4:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

673 Students

33 Teachers

2151 Russell Ln

San Benito, TX 78586 View local requests

http://www.ideapublicschools.org

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Idea Academy - San Benito Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Garza

Mrs. Martinez

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Idea Academy - San Benito Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Idea Academy - San Benito Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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