Enrollment
655
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480809013606
Bob and Betty Nelson El — Alvin, TX
Federal NCES profile for Bob and Betty Nelson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bob and Betty Nelson El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bob and Betty Nelson El reports 655 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Texas average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 655 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alvin Isd spends $15,620 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bob and Betty Nelson El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Texas — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,620
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 655 Top 69% in Texas — larger than 31% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.0% -11% vs state
NCES ID 480809013606
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 655:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.9%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Bob and Betty Nelson El.
$15,620
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in ALVIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob and Betty Nelson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob and Betty Nelson El is 15.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALVIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob and Betty Nelson El?
Bob and Betty Nelson El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.