- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Eastside College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113231Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Eastside College Preparatory earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #312 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Eastside College Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Eastside College Preparatory ranks #312 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Idea Eastside College Preparatory shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 480021113231 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
469 enr · 11.4:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Eastside College Preparatory shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Eastside 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 Eastside College Preparatory
469 students
What this shows Idea Eastside College Preparatory reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Eastside College Preparatory compares
Idea Eastside College Preparatory is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 16.8%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Idea Eastside College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Eastside 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Eastside 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Eastside College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Eastside College Preparatory is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Eastside College Preparatory?
88.3% of students at Idea Eastside College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Eastside College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Eastside College Preparatory rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Eastside College Preparatory ranks #312 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 Eastside 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.