- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113523Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #150 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory ranks #150 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 480021113523 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
689 enr · 13.3:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory 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
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
689 students
What this shows Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory compares
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Bluff Springs College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory'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 other 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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
81.4% of students at Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory ranks #150 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, 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.