- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brenham, TX
Alton El
Federal NCES profile for Alton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481128000602
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Brenham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alton El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Brenham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Alton El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481128000602 · Brenham, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brenham H S (1,544 students)
Alton El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brenham H S
Brenham H S
1,544 students
- Brenham J H
Brenham J H
756 students
- Brenham Middle
Brenham Middle
703 students
- Krause El
Krause El
655 students
- Brenham El 512
Brenham El
512 students
- This school 460
Alton El
460 students
What this shows Alton El reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alton El compares
Alton 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,623
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Alton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brenham Isd reports $12,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Krause El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brenham El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alton El
How many students attend Alton El?
Alton El has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brenham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Alton El?
53.7% of students at Alton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton El?
The largest demographic group at Alton El is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Brenham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton El?
Alton El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Alton El rank among elementary schools in Brenham?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Brenham, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brenham on the city page.
What other schools are in Brenham Isd?
Besides Alton El, Brenham Isd also operates Brenham H S (1,544 students), Brenham J H (756 students), and Brenham Middle (703 students). See the Brenham Isd district page for the complete list.