- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Antonio, TX
Alternative El
Federal NCES profile for Alternative El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483294011135
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #16 of 58
- elementary schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative El ranks #16 of 58 elementary schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294011135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Alternative El shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.7 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 483294011135 · San Antonio, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 11:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Alternative El shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 1.7 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alternative El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 11
Alternative El
11 students
What this shows Alternative El reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative El compares
Alternative El 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,211
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
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 63.6%
White 18.2%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Alternative El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative El
How many students attend Alternative El?
Alternative El has 11 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative El is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 El?
77.8% of students at Alternative El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative El?
The largest demographic group at Alternative El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative El?
Alternative El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alternative El rank among elementary schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative El ranks #16 of 58 elementary 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 elementary schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Alternative El, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.