- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
Federal NCES profile for Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114266Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #65 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator ranks #65 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 480021114266 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
111 enr · 18.5:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
848 students
- Idea Montopoli
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
835 students
- Idea College P
Idea College Prep
823 students
- Idea Mcallen C
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- This school 111
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
111 students
What this shows Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator compares
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 11.7%
White 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Idea Public Schools reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
How many students attend Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
62.5% of students at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
The largest demographic group at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator ranks #65 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students), and Idea College Prep (823 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.