- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Idea Mesa Hills Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Mesa Hills Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021114003Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Mesa Hills Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #127 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Mesa Hills Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesa Hills Academy ranks #127 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Idea Mesa Hills Academy held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480021114003 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
643 enr · 22.2:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Mesa Hills Academy held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Mesa Hills Academy 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 Mesa Hills Academy
643 students
What this shows Idea Mesa Hills Academy reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Mesa Hills Academy compares
Idea Mesa Hills Academy 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
Counselors0.1 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 88.5%
White 7.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Idea Mesa Hills Academy 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 Mesa Hills Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Mesa Hills Academy'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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Mesa Hills Academy
How many students attend Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesa Hills Academy is 22.2:1, which is 51% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
79.4% of students at Idea Mesa Hills Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Mesa Hills Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Mesa Hills Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesa Hills Academy ranks #127 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Mesa Hills Academy, 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.