- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Toros College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113514Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Toros College Preparatory earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #30 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Toros College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Toros College Preparatory ranks #30 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Idea Toros College Preparatory grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 480021113514 · Edinburg, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Toros College Preparatory grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Toros 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 258
Idea Toros College Preparatory
258 students
What this shows Idea Toros College Preparatory reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Toros College Preparatory compares
Idea Toros 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Idea Toros College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Toros College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Toros 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Toros College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Toros College Preparatory?
Idea Toros College Preparatory has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Toros College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Toros College Preparatory is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Toros College Preparatory?
68.7% of students at Idea Toros College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Toros College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Toros College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Toros College Preparatory?
Idea Toros College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Toros College Preparatory rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Toros College Preparatory ranks #30 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Toros 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.