- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alba, TX
Alba-Golden H S
Federal NCES profile for Alba-Golden H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480765000053
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alba-Golden H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Alba · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alba-Golden H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alba-Golden H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alba, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Alba-Golden H S grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480765000053 · Alba, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 10.3:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alba-Golden El (383 students)
Alba-Golden H S grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alba-Golden H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alba-Golden H S
433 students
- Alba-Golden El
Alba-Golden El
383 students
- Alter School 2
Alter School
2 students
What this shows Alba-Golden H S reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alba-Golden H S compares
Alba-Golden H S 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,224
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Alba-Golden H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alba-Golden Isd reports $12,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alba-Golden H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba-Golden El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alba-Golden H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alba-Golden H S
How many students attend Alba-Golden H S?
Alba-Golden H S has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alba, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alba-Golden H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alba-Golden H S is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alba-Golden H S?
47.8% of students at Alba-Golden H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alba-Golden H S?
The largest demographic group at Alba-Golden H S is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Alba, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alba-Golden H S?
Alba-Golden H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Alba-Golden H S rank among schools in Alba?
By Resource Investment Index, Alba-Golden H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alba, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alba-Golden Isd?
Besides Alba-Golden H S, Alba-Golden Isd also operates Alba-Golden El (383 students) and Alter School (2 students). See the Alba-Golden Isd district page for the complete list.