- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Federal NCES profile for Idea College Preparatory Pharr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021112390Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea College Preparatory Pharr earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea College Preparatory Pharr has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks #13 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Idea College Preparatory Pharr grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 480021112390 · Pharr, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
848 enr · 17.7:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students)
Idea College Preparatory Pharr grew from 771 students in 2022-23 to 863 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea College Preparatory Pharr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Mission
798 students
What this shows Idea College Preparatory Pharr reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea College Preparatory Pharr compares
Idea College Preparatory Pharr 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Idea College Preparatory Pharr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Preparatory Pharr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Preparatory Mission | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea College Preparatory Pharr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea College Preparatory Pharr
How many students attend Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr has 848 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
92.2% of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
The largest demographic group at Idea College Preparatory Pharr is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
Idea College Preparatory Pharr has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Preparatory Pharr rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks #13 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea College Preparatory Pharr, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students), Idea College Prep (823 students), and Idea Mcallen College Preparatory (820 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.