- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481815008442
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Center ranks #9 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815008442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Alternative Center grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+116.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.6 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481815008442 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 6.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Alternative Center grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+116.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.6 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 27
Alternative Center
27 students
What this shows Alternative Center reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Center compares
Alternative Center 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,407
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Alternative Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Center
How many students attend Alternative Center?
Alternative Center has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Center is 6.8:1, which is 54% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 57% 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 Alternative Center?
41.7% of students at Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Center is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Center?
Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Center rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Center ranks #9 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides Alternative Center, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.