- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlingen, TX
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Harlingen College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114130Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+25.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 480021114130 · Harlingen, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
457 enr · 28.6:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+25.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Harlingen 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 Harlingen College Preparatory
457 students
What this shows Idea Harlingen College Preparatory reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Harlingen College Preparatory compares
Idea Harlingen 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 95% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 5.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory 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 Harlingen College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Harlingen 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 middle 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 28.6:1, which is 95% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
87.4% of students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Harlingen College Preparatory rank among middle schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Harlingen College Preparatory ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Harlingen 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.