- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
Idea Yukon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idea Yukon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021114276Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Yukon Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Yukon Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Yukon Academy ranks #4 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+242 students YoY
Idea Yukon Academy grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (+50.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+242 students YoY 480021114276 · Odessa, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
736 enr · 35:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Yukon Academy grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (+50.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Yukon 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 Yukon Academy
736 students
What this shows Idea Yukon Academy reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Yukon Academy compares
Idea Yukon Academy 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 | 35:1 | ▲ 138% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
35:1
students per teacher
- 138% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
27
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 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 69.4%
White 18.8%
African American 9.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Idea Yukon Academy is more 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 Yukon 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 | Lower 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 Yukon 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 elementary 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Yukon Academy
How many students attend Idea Yukon Academy?
Idea Yukon Academy has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), up 242.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon Academy is 35:1, which is 138% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Yukon Academy?
52.2% of students at Idea Yukon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Yukon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idea Yukon Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Yukon Academy?
Idea Yukon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Yukon Academy rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Yukon Academy ranks #4 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Yukon 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.