- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114052Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #75 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory ranks #75 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480021114052 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
336 enr · 24:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Hidden Meadow 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 336
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
336 students
What this shows Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory compares
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.2%
White 9.5%
African American 7.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Idea Hidden Meadow 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 Hidden Meadow College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Hidden Meadow 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory?
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory is 24:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory?
63.2% of students at Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory?
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hidden Meadow College Preparatory rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory ranks #75 of 80 middle 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 middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Hidden Meadow 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.