- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Idea Montopolis Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Montopolis Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021112928Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Montopolis Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #29 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Montopolis Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Montopolis Academy ranks #29 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Idea Montopolis Academy held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 480021112928 · Austin, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
694 enr · 22.4:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Montopolis Academy held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Montopolis 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 Montopolis Academy
694 students
What this shows Idea Montopolis Academy reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Montopolis Academy compares
Idea Montopolis 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.5%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
African American 5.5%
White 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Idea Montopolis 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 Montopolis Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Montopolis 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 elementary 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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Montopolis Academy
How many students attend Idea Montopolis Academy?
Idea Montopolis Academy has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Montopolis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Montopolis Academy is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Montopolis Academy?
88.9% of students at Idea Montopolis Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Montopolis Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Montopolis Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Montopolis Academy?
Idea Montopolis Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Montopolis Academy rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Montopolis Academy ranks #29 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Montopolis 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.