- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Weslaco Pike Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113127Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Weslaco Pike Academy ranks #16 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 480021113127 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
734 enr · 22.2:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy shrank from 838 students in 2022-23 to 733 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Weslaco Pike Academy
734 students
What this shows Idea Weslaco Pike Academy reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Weslaco Pike Academy compares
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
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 734 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 3.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Weslaco Pike Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Weslaco Pike 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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
How many students attend Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Weslaco Pike Academy is 22.2:1, which is 51% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
85.1% of students at Idea Weslaco Pike Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Weslaco Pike Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Weslaco Pike Academy rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Weslaco Pike Academy ranks #16 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Weslaco Pike 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.