- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvord, TX
Alvord El
Federal NCES profile for Alvord El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480810000140
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvord El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alvord · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvord El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alvord, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Alvord El grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 480810000140 · Alvord, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.1:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvord H S (225 students)
Alvord El grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvord El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alvord El
437 students
- Alvord H S
Alvord H S
225 students
- Alvord Middle
Alvord Middle
182 students
What this shows Alvord El reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvord El compares
Alvord El is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 37.0% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,113
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Alvord El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Isd reports $12,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvord El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvord Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvord El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvord El
How many students attend Alvord El?
Alvord El has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvord, TX. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvord El?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvord 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 Alvord El?
37.0% of students at Alvord El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvord El?
The largest demographic group at Alvord El is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Alvord, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvord El?
Alvord El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Alvord El rank among public schools in Alvord?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alvord, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alvord Isd?
Besides Alvord El, Alvord Isd also operates Alvord H S (225 students) and Alvord Middle (182 students). See the Alvord Isd district page for the complete list.