- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481970002185
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr ranks #6 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481970002185 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.8:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 379
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
379 students
What this shows Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr compares
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,690
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
How many students attend Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr?
26.8% of students at Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr?
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr rank among elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr ranks #6 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.