- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Idea Rise College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Rise College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113953Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Rise College Preparatory earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #113 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Rise College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Rise College Preparatory ranks #113 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Idea Rise College Preparatory grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+25.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 480021113953 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
598 enr · 23:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Rise College Preparatory grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+25.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Rise 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 Rise College Preparatory
598 students
What this shows Idea Rise College Preparatory reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Rise College Preparatory compares
Idea Rise 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 29.6%
White 7.9%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Idea Rise College Preparatory is more 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 Rise 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Rise 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Rise College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Rise College Preparatory?
Idea Rise College Preparatory has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Rise College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Rise College Preparatory is 23:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Rise College Preparatory?
79.9% of students at Idea Rise College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Rise College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Rise College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Rise College Preparatory?
Idea Rise College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rise College Preparatory rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Rise College Preparatory ranks #113 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Rise 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.