- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Idea Edgemere Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Edgemere Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113839Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Edgemere Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #120 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Edgemere Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Edgemere Academy ranks #120 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Idea Edgemere Academy shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 480021113839 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
788 enr · 18.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Edgemere Academy shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Edgemere Academy 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 Edgemere Academy
788 students
What this shows Idea Edgemere Academy reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Edgemere Academy compares
Idea Edgemere Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 8.4%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Idea Edgemere Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Edgemere Academy 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 | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Edgemere Academy'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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Edgemere Academy
How many students attend Idea Edgemere Academy?
Idea Edgemere Academy has 788 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere Academy is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Edgemere Academy?
67.1% of students at Idea Edgemere Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Edgemere Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Edgemere Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Edgemere Academy?
Idea Edgemere Academy 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 Edgemere Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Edgemere Academy ranks #120 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Edgemere Academy, 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.