- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Idea Walzem College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Walzem College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113148Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Walzem College Preparatory earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #304 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Walzem College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Walzem College Preparatory ranks #304 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Idea Walzem College Preparatory held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 480021113148 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
724 enr · 16.8:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Walzem College Preparatory held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Walzem 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 Walzem College Preparatory
724 students
What this shows Idea Walzem College Preparatory reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Walzem College Preparatory compares
Idea Walzem College Preparatory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
African American 22.1%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Idea Walzem College Preparatory is more 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 Walzem College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Walzem 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Walzem College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Walzem College Preparatory?
Idea Walzem College Preparatory has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Walzem College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Walzem College Preparatory is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Walzem College Preparatory?
78.6% of students at Idea Walzem College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Walzem College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Walzem College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Walzem College Preparatory?
Idea Walzem College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Walzem College Preparatory rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Walzem College Preparatory ranks #304 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Walzem 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.