- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021112679Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory ranks #26 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 480021112679 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
820 enr · 17.8:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Mcallen 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
- This school
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Mission
798 students
What this shows Idea Mcallen College Preparatory reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Mcallen College Preparatory compares
Idea Mcallen 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Mcallen College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Preparatory Mission | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Mcallen 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
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory has 820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
76.5% of students at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Mcallen College Preparatory rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory ranks #26 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Mcallen 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.