- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvarado, TX
Alvarado El-North
Federal NCES profile for Alvarado El-North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001106201
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvarado El-North earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Alvarado · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvarado El-North has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado El-North ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alvarado, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alvarado El-North held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480001106201 · Alvarado, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.8:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvarado H S (1,163 students)
Alvarado El-North held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvarado El-North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvarado H S
Alvarado H S
1,163 students
- Alvarado J H
Alvarado J H
862 students
- Alvarado Int
Alvarado Int
792 students
- Alvarado El-So 386
Alvarado El-South
386 students
- Lillian El 309
Lillian El
309 students
- This school 276
Alvarado El-North
276 students
What this shows Alvarado El-North reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvarado El-North compares
Alvarado El-North 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,889
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Alvarado El-North is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvarado Isd reports $11,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvarado El-North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvarado J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvarado Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvarado El-North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado El-North
How many students attend Alvarado El-North?
Alvarado El-North has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvarado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado El-North?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado El-North is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Alvarado El-North?
60.8% of students at Alvarado El-North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvarado El-North?
The largest demographic group at Alvarado El-North is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Alvarado, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvarado El-North?
Alvarado El-North has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alvarado El-North rank among schools in Alvarado?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado El-North ranks #2 of 3 schools in Alvarado, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alvarado on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvarado Isd?
Besides Alvarado El-North, Alvarado Isd also operates Alvarado H S (1,163 students), Alvarado J H (862 students), and Alvarado Int (792 students). See the Alvarado Isd district page for the complete list.