- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donna, TX
Idea College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Idea College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021111282Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea College Prep earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea College Prep has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Prep ranks #9 of 13 schools in Donna, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021111282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Idea College Prep grew from 725 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 480021111282 · Donna, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
823 enr · 15.5:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea College Prep grew from 725 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea College Prep 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
- This school
Idea College Prep
823 students
- Idea Mcallen C
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Mission
798 students
What this shows Idea College Prep reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea College Prep compares
Idea College Prep 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.9%
African American 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Idea College Prep is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 College Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 |
| Idea College Preparatory Mission | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea College Prep'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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea College Prep
How many students attend Idea College Prep?
Idea College Prep has 823 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea College Prep?
93.7% of students at Idea College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Idea College Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea College Prep?
Idea College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 College Prep rank among schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Prep ranks #9 of 13 schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea College Prep, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students), and Idea Mcallen College Preparatory (820 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.