- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Mesquite Hills Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021114273Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #123 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesquite Hills Academy ranks #123 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 480021114273 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
641 enr · 29.1:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Mesquite 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 Mesquite Hills Academy
641 students
What this shows Idea Mesquite Hills Academy reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Mesquite Hills Academy compares
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy 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 | 29.1:1 | ▲ 98% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
African American 8.1%
White 7.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Idea Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
How many students attend Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is 29.1:1, which is 98% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
79.4% of students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Mesquite Hills Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesquite Hills Academy ranks #123 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 Mesquite 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.