Enrollment
862
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alvarado, TX
Alvarado J H
Federal NCES profile for Alvarado J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001100129
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvarado J H earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Alvarado · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvarado J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado J H ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Alvarado, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alvarado J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alvarado J H
Alvarado J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Alvarado, Texas, enrolling 862 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 862 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,036, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 862 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 339 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 862 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Alvarado Isd also operates Alvarado H S (1,163 students) and Alvarado Int (792 students) alongside Alvarado J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alvarado J H compares
Alvarado J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$11,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 862 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 40.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Alvarado J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvarado Isd, which includes Alvarado J H.
$11,185
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.1%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alvarado J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alvarado Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvarado El-North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvarado J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alvarado J H
How many students attend Alvarado J H?
Alvarado J H has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alvarado, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado J H is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvarado J H?
56.7% of students at Alvarado J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvarado J H?
The largest demographic group at Alvarado J H is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Alvarado, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvarado J H?
Alvarado J H has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alvarado J H rank among public schools in Alvarado?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado J H ranks #6 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.
Is Alvarado J H a good school?
Alvarado J H earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alvarado Isd?
Besides Alvarado J H, Alvarado Isd also operates Alvarado H S (1,163 students), Alvarado Int (792 students), and Alvarado El-South (386 students). See the Alvarado Isd district page for the complete list.
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