- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Idea Najim College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Najim College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113660Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Najim College Preparatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #242 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Najim College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks #242 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Idea Najim College Preparatory grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 480021113660 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
474 enr · 20.6:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Najim College Preparatory grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Najim 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
- Idea Mcallen C
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- This school
Idea Najim College Preparatory
474 students
What this shows Idea Najim College Preparatory reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Najim College Preparatory compares
Idea Najim College Preparatory 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
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 67.7%
African American 27.8%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Idea Najim College Preparatory is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Najim College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Najim 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
- 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Najim College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Najim College Preparatory?
Idea Najim College Preparatory has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Najim College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Najim College Preparatory is 20.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Najim College Preparatory?
92.0% of students at Idea Najim College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Najim College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Najim College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Najim College Preparatory?
Idea Najim College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Najim College Preparatory rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Najim College Preparatory ranks #242 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Najim 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.