- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Angelo, TX
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Carver Alter Lrn Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483870005460
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 18
- schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Alter Lrn Ctr ranks #1 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870005460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-37.5%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483870005460 · San Angelo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 5.2:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-37.5%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- This school 31
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr
31 students
What this shows Carver Alter Lrn Ctr reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Alter Lrn Ctr compares
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,684
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 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 141.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 32.3%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Carver Alter Lrn Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Alter Lrn Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Alter Lrn Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Alter Lrn Ctr
How many students attend Carver Alter Lrn Ctr?
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Alter Lrn Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Alter Lrn Ctr is 5.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% 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 Carver Alter Lrn Ctr?
76.6% of students at Carver Alter Lrn Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Alter Lrn Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Carver Alter Lrn Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Alter Lrn Ctr?
Carver Alter Lrn Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carver Alter Lrn Ctr rank among schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Alter Lrn Ctr ranks #1 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Carver Alter Lrn Ctr, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.