- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Federal NCES profile for Alief Learning Ctr (6-12), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480783008599
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) ranks #1 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 480783008599 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 5.2:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 140
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
140 students
What this shows Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) compares
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,388
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
African American 20.0%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
How many students attend Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) has 140 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
The student-teacher ratio at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is 5.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% 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 Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
86.2% of students at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
The largest demographic group at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) ranks #1 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Alief Learning Ctr (6-12), Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.