- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Montopolis College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021112940Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #153 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Montopolis College Preparatory ranks #153 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021112940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480021112940 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
835 enr · 19.4:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
848 students
- This school
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
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Mission
798 students
What this shows Idea Montopolis College Preparatory reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Montopolis College Preparatory compares
Idea Montopolis 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 4.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 College Preparatory 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 College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Preparatory Mission | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Montopolis College Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
85.9% of students at Idea Montopolis College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Montopolis College Preparatory rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Montopolis College Preparatory ranks #153 of 162 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 schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Montopolis College Preparatory, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students), Idea College Prep (823 students), and Idea Mcallen College Preparatory (820 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.