- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mont Belvieu, TX
Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480945011547
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Mont Belvieu · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 29
- students enrolled
Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Mont Belvieu, TX.
School address
District: Barbers Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480945011547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Alternative School shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-56.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480945011547 · Mont Belvieu, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 7.3:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students)
Alternative School shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-56.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbers Hill H
Barbers Hill H S
2,222 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int South
972 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int North
924 students
- Barbers Hill E
Barbers Hill El South
891 students
- Early Childhoo 845
Early Childhood Center
845 students
- This school 29
Alternative School
29 students
What this shows Alternative School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative School compares
Alternative School 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% 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.
Funding equity
$14,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 31.0%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Alternative School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Barbers Hill Isd reports $14,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill El South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative School
How many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mont Belvieu, TX. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative School is 7.3:1, which is 50% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Alternative School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Mont Belvieu, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative School?
Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Mont Belvieu?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Mont Belvieu, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mont Belvieu on the city page.
What other schools are in Barbers Hill Isd?
Besides Alternative School, Barbers Hill Isd also operates Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students), Barbers Hill Int South (972 students), and Barbers Hill Int North (924 students). See the Barbers Hill Isd district page for the complete list.