- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kemp, TX
Kemp Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Kemp Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482532010871
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp Alternative earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Kemp · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 8
- students enrolled
Kemp Alternative has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Alternative ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kemp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Kemp Alternative grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+116.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482532010871 · Kemp, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · 4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kemp H S (566 students)
Kemp Alternative grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+116.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.9 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kemp Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kemp H S
Kemp H S
566 students
- Kemp J H
Kemp J H
439 students
- Kemp Pri
Kemp Pri
371 students
- Kemp Int
Kemp Int
307 students
- This school 8
Kemp Alternative
8 students
What this shows Kemp Alternative reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp Alternative compares
Kemp Alternative 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,839
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Kemp Alternative is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kemp Isd reports $11,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Pri | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Int | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~8 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp Alternative
How many students attend Kemp Alternative?
Kemp Alternative has 8 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kemp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 6 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Alternative is 4:1, which is 73% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Kemp Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Kemp, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp Alternative?
Kemp Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kemp Alternative rank among public schools in Kemp?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Alternative ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kemp, 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 Kemp on the city page.
What other schools are in Kemp Isd?
Besides Kemp Alternative, Kemp Isd also operates Kemp H S (566 students), Kemp J H (439 students), and Kemp Pri (371 students). See the Kemp Isd district page for the complete list.