- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvin, TX
Alvin El
Federal NCES profile for Alvin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809000131
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvin El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Alvin El held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 480809000131 · Alvin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 15.1:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Alvin El held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 724
Alvin El
724 students
What this shows Alvin El reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvin El compares
Alvin 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$10,984
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 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 26.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Alvin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvin El
How many students attend Alvin El?
Alvin El has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvin El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvin El?
69.7% of students at Alvin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvin El?
The largest demographic group at Alvin El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvin El?
Alvin El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Alvin El rank among schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin El ranks #5 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Alvin El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.