- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odessa, TX
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Yukon College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114270Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Yukon College Preparatory earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Yukon College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Yukon College Preparatory ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
Idea Yukon College Preparatory grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+54.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 480021114270 · Odessa, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
503 enr · 55.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Yukon College Preparatory grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+54.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Yukon 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 Yukon College Preparatory
503 students
What this shows Idea Yukon College Preparatory reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Yukon College Preparatory compares
Idea Yukon College Preparatory 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 | 55.9:1 | ▲ 280% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
55.9:1
students per teacher
- 280% 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
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 22.3%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Idea Yukon College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Yukon 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 middle 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Yukon College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon College Preparatory is 55.9:1, which is 280% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 256% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
55.7% of students at Idea Yukon College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Yukon College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Yukon College Preparatory rank among middle schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Yukon College Preparatory ranks #6 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Yukon 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.