- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Idea Judson College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Judson College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113508Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Judson College Preparatory earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Judson College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Judson College Preparatory ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Idea Judson College Preparatory held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480021113508 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
747 enr · 15.6:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Judson College Preparatory held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Judson 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 Judson College Preparatory
747 students
What this shows Idea Judson College Preparatory reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Judson College Preparatory compares
Idea Judson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
African American 14.2%
White 12.2%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Idea Judson College Preparatory is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Judson College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Judson 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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Judson College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Judson College Preparatory?
Idea Judson College Preparatory has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson College Preparatory is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Judson College Preparatory?
72.2% of students at Idea Judson College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Judson College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Judson College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Judson College Preparatory?
Idea Judson College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Judson College Preparatory rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Judson College Preparatory ranks #173 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 Judson 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.