- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pflugerville, TX
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113782Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Pflugerville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory ranks #15 of 15 schools in Pflugerville, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 480021113782 · Pflugerville, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
669 enr · 21.6:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville College Preparatory
669 students
What this shows Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory compares
Idea Pflugerville 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 8.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is less mixed than 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 Pflugerville College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher 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 Pflugerville 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory?
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pflugerville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is 21.6:1, which is 47% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory?
75.2% of students at Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Pflugerville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory?
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Pflugerville College Preparatory rank among schools in Pflugerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory ranks #15 of 15 schools in Pflugerville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pflugerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Pflugerville 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.