- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113960Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #156 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks #156 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 480021113960 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
624 enr · 25:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Parmer Park 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory
624 students
What this shows Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory compares
Idea Parmer Park 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 70% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 70% 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
21.5%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.8%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory 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 Parmer Park 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Parmer Park 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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is 25:1, which is 70% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
84.0% of students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Parmer Park College Preparatory rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks #156 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 Parmer Park 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.