- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alvarado, TX
Alvarado Int
Federal NCES profile for Alvarado Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480001107367
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvarado Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Alvarado · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvarado Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado Int ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alvarado, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Alvarado Int held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 480001107367 · Alvarado, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 13.7:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvarado H S (1,163 students)
Alvarado Int held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.4 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvarado Int 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
- This school
Alvarado Int
792 students
- Alvarado El-So 386
Alvarado El-South
386 students
- Lillian El 309
Lillian El
309 students
- Alvarado El-No 276
Alvarado El-North
276 students
What this shows Alvarado Int reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvarado Int compares
Alvarado Int 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 792 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 39.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Alvarado Int 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 Int 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvarado Int'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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado Int
How many students attend Alvarado Int?
Alvarado Int has 792 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alvarado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Int is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Int?
63.6% of students at Alvarado Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvarado Int?
The largest demographic group at Alvarado Int is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Alvarado, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvarado Int?
Alvarado Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Alvarado Int rank among public schools in Alvarado?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado Int ranks #4 of 6 public 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 public schools in Alvarado on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvarado Isd?
Besides Alvarado Int, Alvarado Isd also operates Alvarado H S (1,163 students), Alvarado J H (862 students), and Alvarado El-South (386 students). See the Alvarado Isd district page for the complete list.