- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alto, TX
Alto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480798007548
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alto Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alto · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alto Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alto Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Alto Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 480798007548 · Alto, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 9.5:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alto El (207 students)
Alto Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alto El
Alto El
207 students
- This school
Alto Middle
152 students
- Alto H S
Alto H S
146 students
What this shows Alto Middle reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alto Middle compares
Alto Middle 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 28.9%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Alto Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alto H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alto Middle'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 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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alto Middle
How many students attend Alto Middle?
Alto Middle has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alto Middle is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Middle?
81.4% of students at Alto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alto Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alto Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Alto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alto Middle?
Alto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Alto Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Alto Isd also operates Alto El (207 students) and Alto H S (146 students). See the Alto Isd district page for the complete list.