At a glance
Reported students
635
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory: 635 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.8:1
What the reported data says about IDEA Hardy College Preparatory
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory is a public combined / other school serving grades 06–11 in Houston. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA Public Schools. NCES reports 635 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.8%) and Black (15%). English learners represent 50.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IDEA Hardy College Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 50.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic82.8%
- Black15%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in IDEA Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IDEA Spears College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
617 reported students
IDEA Edgecliff College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
604 reported students
IDEA Round Rock Tech College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
504 reported students
IDEA Converse College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
462 reported students
IDEA Harlingen College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
457 reported students
IDEA Palmview College Preparatory
Other · Grades 06–11
446 reported students
Public schools near IDEA Hardy College Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George I Sanchez North Other · Charter · George I Sanchez Charter | KG–12 | 394 | 1.5 mi |
| Farias Early Childhood Center Other · Houston ISD | PK–PK | 389 | 2.2 mi |
| Knippel Education Center Other · Aldine ISD | 11–11 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| Lane School Other · Aldine ISD | PK–12 | 101 | 4.3 mi |
| Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr Other · Houston ISD | PK–PK | 405 | 5.5 mi |
| Humble Early Childhood Center Other · Humble ISD | PK–PK | 140 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IDEA Hardy College Preparatory
What grades does IDEA Hardy College Preparatory serve?
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory reports grades 06–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in IDEA Public Schools.
How many students attend IDEA Hardy College Preparatory?
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory reported 635 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IDEA Hardy College Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 635 students and 35.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IDEA Hardy College Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of IDEA Hardy College Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IDEA Hardy College Preparatory in?
IDEA Hardy College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 127 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IDEA Hardy College Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George I Sanchez North (1.5 mi), Farias Early Childhood Center (2.2 mi), Knippel Education Center (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.