- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kyle, TX
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Kyle College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113815Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Kyle College Preparatory earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Kyle College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Kyle College Preparatory ranks #7 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Idea Kyle College Preparatory grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 480021113815 · Kyle, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
681 enr · 20:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Kyle College Preparatory grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Kyle 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 Kyle College Preparatory
681 students
What this shows Idea Kyle College Preparatory reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Kyle College Preparatory compares
Idea Kyle 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 10.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Idea Kyle College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Kyle College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Kyle 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Kyle College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
Idea Kyle College Preparatory has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Kyle College Preparatory is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
65.3% of students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Kyle College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
Idea Kyle College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Kyle College Preparatory rank among schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Kyle College Preparatory ranks #7 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Kyle 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.