Enrollment
116
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482658006739
Alternative Learning Center — Rosenberg, TX
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lamar Cisd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alternative Learning Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alternative Learning Center reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 55% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Texas average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 58 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lamar Cisd spends $15,321 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.8% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alternative Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,321
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 58 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 124.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 116 Top 9% in Texas — larger than 91% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 7.1:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.7% +16% vs state
NCES ID 482658006739
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 34.5%
White 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 58:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 143
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar Cisd, which includes Alternative Learning Center.
$15,321
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
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Thomas R Culver El
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Taylor Ray El
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Bowie El
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Alternative education program
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has 116 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROSENBERG, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Learning Center is 7.1:1, which is 51% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Learning Center?
71.7% of students at Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROSENBERG, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Learning Center?
Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.