- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alvord, TX
Alvord H S
Federal NCES profile for Alvord H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480810000141
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvord H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alvord · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvord H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alvord, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alvord H S held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 480810000141 · Alvord, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 10.2:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvord El (437 students)
Alvord H S held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvord H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvord El
Alvord El
437 students
- This school
Alvord H S
225 students
- Alvord Middle
Alvord Middle
182 students
What this shows Alvord H S reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvord H S compares
Alvord 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Alvord H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvord Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvord H S'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 high 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvord H S
How many students attend Alvord H S?
Alvord H S has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alvord, TX. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvord H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvord H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alvord H S?
28.0% of students at Alvord H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvord H S?
The largest demographic group at Alvord H S is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Alvord, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvord H S?
Alvord H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Alvord?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord H S ranks #1 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 H S, Alvord Isd also operates Alvord El (437 students) and Alvord Middle (182 students). See the Alvord Isd district page for the complete list.