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Idea Academy - Ambrose & Freda Robinson is
a suburban public school
in San Antonio, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education.
It serves 328 students
in grades K - 2.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Idea Academy - Ambrose & Freda Robinson Demographics
68%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Idea Academy - Ambrose & Freda Robinson Support on DonorsChoose
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Idea Academy - Ambrose & Freda Robinson
$5,251
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
19
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
Idea Academy - Ambrose & Freda Robinson has received support from
8 individuals from Texas and
11 individuals out-of-state.
