- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alto, TX
Alto El
Federal NCES profile for Alto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480798000126
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alto El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alto · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alto El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alto El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Alto El held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 480798000126 · Alto, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 11.5:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Alto Middle (152 students)
Alto El held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alto El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alto El
207 students
- Alto Middle
Alto Middle
152 students
- Alto H S
Alto H S
146 students
What this shows Alto El reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alto El compares
Alto El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Alto El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alto Isd reports $19,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alto El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alto H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alto El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alto El
How many students attend Alto El?
Alto El has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alto El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alto El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Alto El?
70.7% of students at Alto El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alto El?
The largest demographic group at Alto El is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Alto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alto El?
Alto El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alto El rank among public schools in Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Alto El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alto Isd?
Besides Alto El, Alto Isd also operates Alto Middle (152 students) and Alto H S (146 students). See the Alto Isd district page for the complete list.