Enrollment
140
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480783008599
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) — Houston, TX
Federal NCES profile for Alief Learning Ctr (6-12), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) reports 140 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 68% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Texas average and 66% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 19 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alief Isd spends $15,230 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 25.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
5.1:1
students per teacher
— 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,230
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 140 Top 11% in Texas — larger than 89% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 5.1:1 -65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.2% +39% vs state
NCES ID 480783008599
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.5
Students per counselor 19:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alief Isd, which includes Alief Learning Ctr (6-12).
$15,230
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 39.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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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 a other school in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)?
The student-teacher ratio at Alief Learning Ctr (6-12) is 5.1:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 61/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.