- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alvord, TX
Alvord Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alvord Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480810006205
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvord Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alvord · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvord Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alvord, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Alvord Middle held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480810006205 · Alvord, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 10.7:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvord El (437 students)
Alvord Middle held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alvord Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvord El
Alvord El
437 students
- Alvord H S
Alvord H S
225 students
- This school
Alvord Middle
182 students
What this shows Alvord Middle reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvord Middle compares
Alvord Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Alvord Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvord H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvord Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvord Middle
How many students attend Alvord Middle?
Alvord Middle has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alvord, TX. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvord Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvord Middle is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Middle?
31.6% of students at Alvord Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvord Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alvord Middle is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Alvord, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvord Middle?
Alvord Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Alvord?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvord Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Alvord Isd also operates Alvord El (437 students) and Alvord H S (225 students). See the Alvord Isd district page for the complete list.