- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Clear Path Alternative School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481428009498 · Webster, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 5.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Clear Path Alternative School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clear Path Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 118
Clear Path Alternative School
118 students
What this shows Clear Path Alternative School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Path Alternative School compares
Clear Path Alternative School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,214
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 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.
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
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,508
- 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
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.