- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpine, TX
Alpine El
Federal NCES profile for Alpine El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480795000123
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alpine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Alpine El held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480795000123 · Alpine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.5:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpine H S (286 students)
Alpine El held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alpine El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alpine El
375 students
- Alpine H S
Alpine H S
286 students
- Alpine Middle
Alpine Middle
244 students
What this shows Alpine El reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine El compares
Alpine El 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 | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
30.4%
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
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 33.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Alpine El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine Isd reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpine Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine El
How many students attend Alpine El?
Alpine El has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine El 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 Alpine El?
44.6% of students at Alpine El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine El?
The largest demographic group at Alpine El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Alpine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine El?
Alpine El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Alpine El rank among public schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alpine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alpine Isd?
Besides Alpine El, Alpine Isd also operates Alpine H S (286 students) and Alpine Middle (244 students). See the Alpine Isd district page for the complete list.