- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
Federal NCES profile for Idea College Preparatory San Benito, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021112164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea College Preparatory San Benito earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea College Preparatory San Benito has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Preparatory San Benito ranks #18 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Idea College Preparatory San Benito held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 480021112164 · San Benito, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
780 enr · 17:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea College Preparatory San Benito 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 College Preparatory San Benito
780 students
What this shows Idea College Preparatory San Benito reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea College Preparatory San Benito compares
Idea College Preparatory San Benito 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Idea College Preparatory San Benito 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 San Benito Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea College Preparatory San Benito'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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea College Preparatory San Benito
How many students attend Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito has 780 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory San Benito is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
78.5% of students at Idea College Preparatory San Benito are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
The largest demographic group at Idea College Preparatory San Benito is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito 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 San Benito rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea College Preparatory San Benito ranks #18 of 20 schools in San Benito, 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 Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea College Preparatory San Benito, 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.