- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edna, TX
Edna Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Edna Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481821013097
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Alternative earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Edna · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Alternative has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Alternative ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Edna Alternative shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-34.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481821013097 · Edna, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 6.5:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna Pri (551 students)
Edna Alternative shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-34.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edna Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna Pri
Edna Pri
551 students
- Edna H S
Edna H S
455 students
- Edna J H
Edna J H
310 students
- Edna El
Edna El
222 students
- Edna Int 202
Edna Int
202 students
- This school 13
Edna Alternative
13 students
What this shows Edna Alternative reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edna Alternative compares
Edna Alternative 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,306
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 46.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Edna Alternative is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Edna Isd reports $13,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edna Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edna Alternative
How many students attend Edna Alternative?
Edna Alternative has 13 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Alternative is 6.5:1, which is 56% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 59% 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 Edna Alternative?
80.5% of students at Edna Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Edna Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Edna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Alternative?
Edna Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Edna Alternative rank among public schools in Edna?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Alternative ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edna on the city page.
What other schools are in Edna Isd?
Besides Edna Alternative, Edna Isd also operates Edna Pri (551 students), Edna H S (455 students), and Edna J H (310 students). See the Edna Isd district page for the complete list.