- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Idea Southeast College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Southeast College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114268Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Southeast College Preparatory earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 47.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Southeast College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Southeast College Preparatory ranks #28 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Idea Southeast College Preparatory grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+50.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 480021114268 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
475 enr · 47.5:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Southeast College Preparatory grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+50.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Southeast 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 Southeast College Preparatory
475 students
What this shows Idea Southeast College Preparatory reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Southeast College Preparatory compares
Idea Southeast 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 | 47.5:1 | ▲ 223% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
47.5:1
students per teacher
- 223% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 19.6%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Idea Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast 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 middle 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Southeast College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
Idea Southeast College Preparatory has 475 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Southeast College Preparatory is 47.5:1, which is 223% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 203% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
85.6% of students at Idea Southeast College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Southeast College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
Idea Southeast College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Southeast College Preparatory rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Southeast College Preparatory ranks #28 of 40 middle 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 middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Southeast 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.