- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Klein, TX
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center
Federal NCES profile for K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574008632
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Klein · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center ranks #1 of 13 schools in Klein, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+83.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 482574008632 · Klein, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 5.2:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+83.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 177
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center
177 students
What this shows K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center compares
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 65% 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
$10,719
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
African American 34.5%
White 9.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center
How many students attend K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center has 177 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Klein, TX. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center is 5.2:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 67% 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 K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
76.4% of students at K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
The largest demographic group at K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Klein, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (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 K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center rank among schools in Klein?
By Resource Investment Index, K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center ranks #1 of 13 schools in Klein, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Klein on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.