- Enrollment
- 2,190
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484068006790
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #325 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative School has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative School ranks #325 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: South San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484068006790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Alternative School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+40.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 484068006790 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 31:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Antonio H S (2,190 students)
Alternative School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+40.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.2 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
- South San Anto
South San Antonio H S
2,190 students
- Roy Benavidez 669
Roy Benavidez El
669 students
- Robert C Zamor 655
Robert C Zamora Middle
655 students
- Palo Alto El 528
Palo Alto El
528 students
- South San Anto 521
South San Antonio H S - West Campus
521 students
- This school 62
Alternative School
62 students
What this shows Alternative School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative School compares
Alternative School 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 111% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 111% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,023
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.1, Alternative School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for South San Antonio Isd reports $13,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Antonio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Benavidez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert C Zamora Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Alto El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South San Antonio H S - West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative School
How many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School has 62 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative School is 31:1, which is 111% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative School?
96.0% of students at Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Alternative School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative School?
Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative School ranks #325 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 South San Antonio Isd?
Besides Alternative School, South San Antonio Isd also operates South San Antonio H S (2,190 students), Roy Benavidez El (669 students), and Robert C Zamora Middle (655 students). See the South San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.