Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Elsa College Preparatory is a public charter secondary school serving grades 6-11 in Elsa, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 532. As part of the Idea Public Schools district, the school has maintained impressive metrics, including very low dropout rates, strong academic performance on STAAR assessments, and a focus on resource allocation for student success.

Idea Elsa College Preparatory stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, outperforming both the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas on various STAAR assessments, particularly in reading and English language arts. The school's dropout rates are also remarkably low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, Idea Elsa spends between $12,099 and $13,807 per student, higher than the state average, indicating a commitment to providing resources for student success.

When compared to nearby schools, Idea Elsa College Preparatory demonstrates its strengths. While Idea Owassa College Preparatory has similar demographic and performance characteristics, Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has lower test scores, particularly in math and science. Conversely, the South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Virtual Academy, a public virtual school, outperforms Idea Elsa and the state on most STAAR assessments, likely due to its selective student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-11

 431 S Fannin
       Elsa, TX  78543


(956) 567-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,099 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.2%
White:
3.6%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Elsa College Preparatory ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.05. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (3.6%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Elsa College Preparatory is 14.6, which is the 3rd best among 0 secondary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Idea Elsa College Preparatory employs 36.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Elsa College Preparatory is $12,099, which is the 2nd highest among 0 secondary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Elsa College Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Idea Elsa College Preparatory 972nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Elsa College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.12 1441st 2252 36.0%
2022 46.50 1116th 2254 50.5%
2023 53.52 972nd 2330 58.3%
2024 53.05 972nd 2361 58.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.32 401st 1592 74.8%
2022 59.23 447th 1643 72.8%
2023 69.46 319th 1720 81.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.06 1614th 1712 5.7%
2022 37.19 1067th 1757 39.3%
2023 36.42 1150th 1815 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.21 1138th 2172 47.6%
2022 60.00 652nd 2220 70.6%
2023 68.54 466th 2251 79.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.17 1285th 2151 40.3%
2022 52.10 962nd 2221 56.7%
2023 60.69 741st 2241 66.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.20 888th 2118 58.1%
2022 56.20 703rd 2182 67.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.47 1498th 2168 30.9%
2022 40.24 1305th 2228 41.4%
2023 44.61 1197th 2245 46.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.99 1085th 2043 46.9%
2022 55.49 752nd 2077 63.8%
2023 63.46 581st 2116 72.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 3 0 0 116 0 0 0 0 119
2020 5 0 0 211 0 0 0 0 216
2021 13 1 0 333 0 1 0 0 348
2022 19 1 0 423 0 0 0 0 443
2023 19 1 0 512 0 0 0 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 119 n/a n/a 97.5
2020 216 10.0 21.6 92.1
2021 348 18.3 18.9 91.7
2022 443 25.5 17.3 93.9
2023 532 36.3 14.6 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 119 n/a n/a 97.5
2020 216 10.0 21.6 92.1
2021 348 18.3 18.9 91.7
2022 443 25.5 17.3 93.9
2023 532 36.3 14.6 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,382 (10.0%) $12,426 (90.0%) $13,807
2020 $1,993 (15.1%) $11,241 (84.9%) $13,234
2021 $1,700 (14.1%) $10,399 (85.9%) $12,099

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Elsa College Preparatory

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students119532
 347.1%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic116512
 341.4%
Pacific Islander00
White319
 533.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%95.3%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Idea Elsa College Preparatory.

Students at Idea Elsa College Preparatory are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.


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