- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alvin, TX
Melba Passmore El
Federal NCES profile for Melba Passmore El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809003080
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melba Passmore El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Melba Passmore El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melba Passmore El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Melba Passmore El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480809003080 · Alvin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 14.8:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Melba Passmore El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Melba Passmore El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 592
Melba Passmore El
592 students
What this shows Melba Passmore El reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melba Passmore El compares
Melba Passmore El 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,984
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 40.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Melba Passmore El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melba Passmore El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melba Passmore El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melba Passmore El
How many students attend Melba Passmore El?
Melba Passmore El has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melba Passmore El?
The student-teacher ratio at Melba Passmore El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melba Passmore El?
70.4% of students at Melba Passmore El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melba Passmore El?
The largest demographic group at Melba Passmore El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melba Passmore El?
Melba Passmore El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melba Passmore El rank among schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Melba Passmore El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Alvin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Melba Passmore El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.