- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvin, TX
Bob and Betty Nelson El
Federal NCES profile for Bob and Betty Nelson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809013606
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob and Betty Nelson El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob and Betty Nelson El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob and Betty Nelson El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bob and Betty Nelson El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 480809013606 · Alvin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 16:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Bob and Betty Nelson El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bob and Betty Nelson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
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
- This school 655
Bob and Betty Nelson El
655 students
What this shows Bob and Betty Nelson El reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob and Betty Nelson El compares
Bob and Betty Nelson El 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Bob and Betty Nelson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Bob and Betty Nelson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob and Betty Nelson El'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
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bob and Betty Nelson El
How many students attend Bob and Betty Nelson El?
Bob and Betty Nelson El has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob and Betty Nelson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob and Betty Nelson El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob and Betty Nelson El?
55.0% of students at Bob and Betty Nelson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob and Betty Nelson El?
The largest demographic group at Bob and Betty Nelson El is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob and Betty Nelson El?
Bob and Betty Nelson El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bob and Betty Nelson El rank among schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob and Betty Nelson El ranks #7 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 Bob and Betty Nelson El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.