- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, TX
Columbus Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481470012678
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Alternative School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Alternative School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Columbus Alternative School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+41.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481470012678 · Columbus, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus El (798 students)
Columbus Alternative School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (+41.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Columbus Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus El
Columbus El
798 students
- Columbus H S
Columbus H S
524 students
- Columbus J H
Columbus J H
323 students
- This school 14
Columbus Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Columbus Alternative School reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Alternative School compares
Columbus Alternative School is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,527
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Columbus Alternative School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Columbus Isd reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Alternative School
How many students attend Columbus Alternative School?
Columbus Alternative School has 14 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Alternative School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Columbus Alternative School?
50.0% of students at Columbus Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Alternative School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Alternative School?
Columbus Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Columbus Alternative School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus Isd?
Besides Columbus Alternative School, Columbus Isd also operates Columbus El (798 students), Columbus H S (524 students), and Columbus J H (323 students). See the Columbus Isd district page for the complete list.