- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Alcorta El
Federal NCES profile for Alcorta El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744000022
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcorta El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcorta El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorta El ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Alcorta El shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 480744000022 · Abilene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Alcorta El shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alcorta El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 410
Alcorta El
410 students
What this shows Alcorta El reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcorta El compares
Alcorta El is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$11,604
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Alcorta El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcorta El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcorta El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcorta El
How many students attend Alcorta El?
Alcorta El has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcorta El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcorta El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Alcorta El?
67.0% of students at Alcorta El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcorta El?
The largest demographic group at Alcorta El is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcorta El?
Alcorta El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Alcorta El rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcorta El ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Alcorta El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.