- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiley, TX
Marion Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Marion Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482910013401
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Alternative Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Smiley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 12
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Alternative Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Smiley, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Marion Alternative Center held near 10 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482910013401 · Smiley, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 70.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion H S (516 students)
Marion Alternative Center held near 10 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marion Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion H S
Marion H S
516 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El
398 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
396 students
- Norma Krueger
Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus
387 students
- This school 12
Marion Alternative Center
12 students
What this shows Marion Alternative Center reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Alternative Center compares
Marion Alternative Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
83.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,681
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 6 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 66.7%
White 25.0%
African American 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Marion Alternative Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Marion Isd reports $13,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Norma Krueger El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marion Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Norma Krueger El/Bert Karrer Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marion Alternative Center
How many students attend Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center has 12 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Smiley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Alternative Center?
70.0% of students at Marion Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Marion Alternative Center is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Smiley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Alternative Center?
Marion Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion Alternative Center rank among public schools in Smiley?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Alternative Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Smiley, 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 Marion Isd?
Besides Marion Alternative Center, Marion Isd also operates Marion H S (516 students), Norma Krueger El (398 students), and Marion Middle (396 students). See the Marion Isd district page for the complete list.