- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Tres Lagos Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113601Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Tres Lagos Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #31 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Tres Lagos Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Tres Lagos Academy ranks #31 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Idea Tres Lagos Academy shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 480021113601 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
695 enr · 19.3:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Tres Lagos Academy shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Tres Lagos Academy 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 Tres Lagos Academy
695 students
What this shows Idea Tres Lagos Academy reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Tres Lagos Academy compares
Idea Tres Lagos Academy is a shrinking 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Idea Tres Lagos Academy 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 Tres Lagos Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Tres Lagos Academy'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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Tres Lagos Academy
How many students attend Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
Idea Tres Lagos Academy has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Tres Lagos Academy is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
40.6% of students at Idea Tres Lagos Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Tres Lagos Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
Idea Tres Lagos Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Tres Lagos Academy rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Tres Lagos Academy ranks #31 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Tres Lagos Academy, 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.