Enrollment
4
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483927012582
Coastal Alternative Program — Santa Fe, TX
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Santa Fe Isd · Texas
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coastal Alternative Program reports 4 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Santa Fe Isd spends $13,770 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.5% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Coastal Alternative Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
75.0%
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
$13,770
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.
Overview
Enrollment 4 Top 2% in Texas — larger than 98% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 483927012582
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Fe Isd, which includes Coastal Alternative Program.
$13,770
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 31.9%
Federal 19.6%
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
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
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Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
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4 students
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Coastal Alternative Program
How many students attend Coastal Alternative Program?
Coastal Alternative Program has 4 students enrolled. It is a other school in SANTA FE, TX.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coastal Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Coastal Alternative Program is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in SANTA FE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Alternative Program?
Coastal Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.