- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Idea Carver College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Carver College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021112829Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Carver College Preparatory earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #304 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Carver College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks #304 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Idea Carver College Preparatory held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 480021112829 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
661 enr · 15.4:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Carver College Preparatory held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Carver 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 Carver College Preparatory
661 students
What this shows Idea Carver College Preparatory reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Carver College Preparatory compares
Idea Carver 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
African American 8.3%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Idea Carver College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Carver College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Carver 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Carver College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Carver College Preparatory?
Idea Carver College Preparatory has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Carver College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Carver College Preparatory is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Carver College Preparatory?
87.9% of students at Idea Carver College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Carver College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Carver College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Carver College Preparatory?
Idea Carver College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Carver College Preparatory rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks #304 of 327 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 schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Carver 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.