Enrollment
118
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, TX
Clear Path Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Path Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481428009498
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Path Alternative School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Path Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Path Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Webster, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428009498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Path Alternative School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Path Alternative School
Clear Path Alternative School is a small combined-grade school in Webster, Texas, enrolling 118 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, Clear Path Alternative School is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 63% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Texas schools, with 118 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Clear Creek Isd spends $10,150 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 118 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students) and Clear Falls H S (2,508 students) alongside Clear Path Alternative School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clear Path Alternative School compares
Clear Path Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% 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
$10,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 33.1%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Clear Path Alternative School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Isd, which includes Clear Path Alternative School.
$10,150
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 18.5%
Federal 12.5%
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.
How Clear Path Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Path Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Path Alternative School
How many students attend Clear Path Alternative School?
Clear Path Alternative School has 118 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Webster, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Path Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Path Alternative School is 5.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% 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 Clear Path Alternative School?
42.3% of students at Clear Path Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Path Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Path Alternative School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Webster, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Path Alternative School?
Clear Path Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clear Path Alternative School rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Path Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Webster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Clear Path Alternative School a good school?
Clear Path Alternative School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Clear Path Alternative School, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.
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