- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Alice Moore Alexander
Federal NCES profile for Alice Moore Alexander, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674001451
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Moore Alexander earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Moore Alexander has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Moore Alexander ranks #4 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Alice Moore Alexander held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481674001451 · Denton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 12.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Alice Moore Alexander held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alice Moore Alexander in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 573
Alice Moore Alexander
573 students
What this shows Alice Moore Alexander reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Moore Alexander compares
Alice Moore Alexander held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$11,484
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 16.4%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Alice Moore Alexander is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Moore Alexander Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Moore Alexander's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Moore Alexander
How many students attend Alice Moore Alexander?
Alice Moore Alexander has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Moore Alexander?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Moore Alexander is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Alice Moore Alexander?
63.3% of students at Alice Moore Alexander are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Moore Alexander?
The largest demographic group at Alice Moore Alexander is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Moore Alexander?
Alice Moore Alexander 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 Moore Alexander rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Moore Alexander ranks #4 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Alice Moore Alexander, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.