Enrollment
2,766
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
174.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alvin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alvin H S
Alvin H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Alvin, Texas, enrolling 2,766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,766 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 746 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,766 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alvin Isd also operates Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students) and Manvel H S (2,238 students) alongside Alvin H S.
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 Alvin H S compares
Alvin H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,659
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Alvin H S.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 2,599
- 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
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~2,766 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alvin H S a good school?
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. 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 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.
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