- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buda, TX
Alter Impact Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Alter Impact Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001006990
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alter Impact Ctr earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alter Impact Ctr has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alter Impact Ctr ranks #1 of 8 schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alter Impact Ctr held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480001006990 · Buda, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 5.4:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Alter Impact Ctr held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alter Impact Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 70
Alter Impact Ctr
70 students
What this shows Alter Impact Ctr reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alter Impact Ctr compares
Alter Impact Ctr 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% 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
$11,289
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
White 8.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Alter Impact Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alter Impact Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alter Impact Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alter Impact Ctr
How many students attend Alter Impact Ctr?
Alter Impact Ctr has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alter Impact Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Alter Impact Ctr is 5.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% 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 Alter Impact Ctr?
43.4% of students at Alter Impact Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alter Impact Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Alter Impact Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Buda, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alter Impact Ctr?
Alter Impact Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (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 Alter Impact Ctr rank among schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Alter Impact Ctr ranks #1 of 8 schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Alter Impact Ctr, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.