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Elementary school · Grades K–5 · Idea Public Schools

B

Idea Lake Houston Academy

TEA rating B · score 81 of 100 (2025) · 719 students

Address: 5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77049

Phone: (832) 844-4700

Website: ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-lake-houston (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Idea Public Schools (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

47 homes for sale within 2 miles

Scope: homes within 2 miles of Idea Lake Houston Academy. Charter schools enroll by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to them.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Idea Lake Houston Academy at a glance

Schools & TEA

B

TEA rating 2025

Score 81 of 100

719

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

23.0:1

Students per teacher

K–5

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
65%
Meets grade level
37%
Masters grade level
16%

Teachers average 2.1 years of experience. Average teacher salary $65,162.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025B81
2024D68
2023D61
2022NRNot Rated: Minimum Size rules—

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Larhonda May (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 2 miles

Scope: homes within 2 miles of Idea Lake Houston Academy. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$210,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$134Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
49Homes for saleright now
5.7Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Balanced market

49 homes are for sale within 2 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 5.7 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $210,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$260,000

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+21% YoY

a year ago: $215,000

6

Homes sold

last 30 days

-60% YoY

a year ago: 15

36

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

-65% YoY

a year ago: 102

$136

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+10% YoY

a year ago: $124

8

New listings

last 30 days

-72% YoY

a year ago: 29

7

Went pending

last 30 days

-22% YoY

a year ago: 9

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Idea Lake Houston Academy

What's Nearby

Scope: 49 places mapped within 2 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Idea Lake Houston Academy: 16 places of worship, 10 schools, 7 restaurants, 4 grocery stores, 3 parks & trails, 2 police stations, 2 banks, 2 gas stations, 1 libraries, 1 pharmacies, 1 daycares.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 2 miles of Idea Lake Houston Academy. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

0%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

1.3 mi

Nearest fire station

Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (straight line)

54

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 16 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

8

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
XfinityFiber to the Premises1,200 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 17 homes for sale within 2 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

21min

Downtown Houston

32min

The Galleria

28min

Bush / IAH Airport

27min

Texas Medical Center

31min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

Other Idea Public Schools schools nearby

Feeder patterns (which elementary feeds which middle school) are not published in the data we hold.

Good to know

Idea Lake Houston Academy: common questions

What is Idea Lake Houston Academy's TEA rating?
Idea Lake Houston Academy received a B (81 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a D in 2024.
What homes for sale are near Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to it. This page shows the 49 homes for sale within 2 miles of the campus. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Idea Public Schools for the most current information.
What grades does Idea Lake Houston Academy serve?
Idea Lake Houston Academy serves grades K–5 and enrolls about 719 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Idea Lake Houston Academy?
The campus is at 5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77049. Call (832) 844-4700. Website: ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-lake-houston/.

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Questions about Idea Lake Houston Academy

About the school

  • How many students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Idea Lake Houston Academy enrolled 719 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades K to 5. TEA reports about 23.0 students per teacher. Idea Lake Houston Academy is part of Idea Public Schools. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Idea Lake Houston Academy serve?

    Idea Lake Houston Academy serves grades K to 5 and is listed by TEA as an elementary campus in Idea Public Schools. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Campuses near Idea Lake Houston Academy: Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory (Middle, 0.0 miles), Idea Hardy Academy (Elementary, 9.5 miles), Idea Hardy College Preparatory (School, 9.5 miles), Idea Spears Academy (Elementary, 17.8 miles), Idea Spears College Preparatory (School, 17.8 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    TEA reports that teachers at Idea Lake Houston Academy have an average of 2.1 years of experience and an average salary of $65,162, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Homes for sale

  • How many homes are for sale near Idea Lake Houston Academy and what do they cost?

    There are 49 homes within 2 miles of Idea Lake Houston Academy for sale right now, with a median list price of $201,600 and a median of $135 per square foot. The median listing age is 42 days, and 2 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy are new or under contract?

    Right now the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy has 49 homes for sale, 1 listed recently and 8 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy by list price: 29 under $250K, 17 $250K to $500K, 2 $500K to $1M, 1 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Idea Lake Houston Academy have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy right now are Woodforest (13), Hunterwood Village (5), Bldg B .007273 Int Common Land & Ele Timberwood Condo (3), Pine Trails (3), Woodforest Condos (3), Wood Estates Pines Condos (2), Imperial Forest (2). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Idea Lake Houston Academy's TEA accountability rating?

    Idea Lake Houston Academy received a B (81 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 D, 2023 D. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    On the STAAR tests at Idea Lake Houston Academy, 65% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 37% reached Meets and 16% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Idea Lake Houston Academy before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Idea Public Schools to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy have had a price cut?

    About 43% of the 49 homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 13% to 63%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy, the monthly average time on the market ran from 36 to 122 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 49 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 112 days. About 43% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy is a balanced market right now: 5.7 months of supply, with 49 homes for sale against 57 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy in a flood zone?

    Almost none of the homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy over the last six months had a median sale price of $210,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $165,000 to $284,900. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy is $134. In August it was $132, against $140 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Idea Lake Houston Academy in the past year?

    About 105 homes sold in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy over the 12 months to August 2026, and 57 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 114 sold, so sales were 8% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Idea Lake Houston Academy, the median sale price was higher in 7 of those months and lower in 5. Closed sales over the 12 months were 8% fewer than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Within the area we map around Idea Lake Houston Academy, our What's Nearby data lists 4 grocery stores, 7 restaurants, 3 parks, 1 pharmacies, 2 banks, 2 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Around Idea Lake Houston Academy, 8 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Of the 49 homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy, 0 are new construction and 49 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Idea Lake Houston Academy?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around Idea Lake Houston Academy: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,015 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms, built about 45 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,047 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 39 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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