- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021113085Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory ranks #11 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021113085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 480021113085 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
758 enr · 15.8:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
758 students
What this shows Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory compares
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Weslaco Pike 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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
80.9% of students at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 College Preparatory rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory ranks #11 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 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.