- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Edgemere College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113702Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #106 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks #106 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 480021113702 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
619 enr · 18.2:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Edgemere 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 Edgemere College Preparatory
619 students
What this shows Idea Edgemere College Preparatory reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Edgemere College Preparatory compares
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.2:1
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
21.8%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
White 8.1%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Edgemere 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
70.6% of students at Idea Edgemere College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 College Preparatory rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks #106 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 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.