- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alice, TX
Noonan El
Federal NCES profile for Noonan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480780000098
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noonan El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Alice · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Noonan El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noonan El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Alice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Noonan El shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 480780000098 · Alice, TX Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Alice H S (1,295 students)
Noonan El shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Noonan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alice H S
Alice H S
1,295 students
- Adams Middle
Adams Middle
933 students
- Schallert El
Schallert El
592 students
- This school
Noonan El
523 students
- Dubose El 483
Dubose El
483 students
- Saenz El 471
Saenz El
471 students
What this shows Noonan El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noonan El compares
Noonan El 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$12,993
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 9.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Noonan El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alice Isd reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noonan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schallert El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubose El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saenz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noonan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noonan El
How many students attend Noonan El?
Noonan El has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noonan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Noonan El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noonan El?
88.5% of students at Noonan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noonan El?
The largest demographic group at Noonan El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Alice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noonan El?
Noonan El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Noonan El rank among schools in Alice?
By Resource Investment Index, Noonan El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Alice, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alice on the city page.
What other schools are in Alice Isd?
Besides Noonan El, Alice Isd also operates Alice H S (1,295 students), Adams Middle (933 students), and Schallert El (592 students). See the Alice Isd district page for the complete list.