- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpine, TX
Alpine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480795000125
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alpine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Alpine Middle shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 480795000125 · Alpine, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 9.4:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpine El (375 students)
Alpine Middle shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alpine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpine El
Alpine El
375 students
- Alpine H S
Alpine H S
286 students
- This school
Alpine Middle
244 students
What this shows Alpine Middle reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Middle compares
Alpine Middle is a shrinking 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 36.5%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Alpine Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Middle
How many students attend Alpine Middle?
Alpine Middle has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Middle is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Middle?
52.8% of students at Alpine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Alpine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Middle?
Alpine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Alpine Middle rank among public schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Alpine Isd also operates Alpine El (375 students) and Alpine H S (286 students). See the Alpine Isd district page for the complete list.