- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvin, TX
Alvin H S
Federal NCES profile for Alvin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809000132
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvin H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvin H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin H S ranks #1 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Alvin H S held near 2,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 174.9 → 157.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 480809000132 · Alvin, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,766 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students)
Alvin H S held near 2,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 174.9 → 157.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Rodeo Palms J 842
Rodeo Palms J H
842 students
What this shows Alvin H S reports 2,766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvin H S compares
Alvin H S 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,766 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,766
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% 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
$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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
592
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 34.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Alvin H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Creek H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rodeo Palms J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~2,766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvin H S
How many students attend Alvin H S?
Alvin H S has 2,766 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,821 (2022-23) → 2,763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvin H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvin H S?
58.2% of students at Alvin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvin H S?
The largest demographic group at Alvin H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvin H S?
Alvin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H S rank among schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvin H S ranks #1 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 H S, Alvin Isd also operates Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), Manvel H S (2,238 students), and Iowa Colony H S (1,781 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.