- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mission, TX
Idea Palmview Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Palmview Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114082Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Palmview Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #52 of 54
- public schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Palmview Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Palmview Academy ranks #52 of 54 public schools in Mission, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Idea Palmview Academy grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 480021114082 · Mission, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
705 enr · 25.2:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Palmview Academy grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Palmview 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 Palmview Academy
705 students
What this shows Idea Palmview Academy reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Palmview Academy compares
Idea Palmview 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 95.2%
White 4.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Idea Palmview 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 Palmview 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 | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Palmview 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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Palmview Academy
How many students attend Idea Palmview Academy?
Idea Palmview Academy has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Palmview Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Palmview Academy is 25.2:1, which is 71% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Palmview Academy?
82.5% of students at Idea Palmview Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Palmview Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Palmview Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Palmview Academy?
Idea Palmview Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Palmview Academy rank among public schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Palmview Academy ranks #52 of 54 public schools in Mission, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Palmview 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.