- Enrollment
- 2,154
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mission, TX
Roosevelt Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483104008657
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Alternative School earns 67/100 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 37
- schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Alternative School ranks #1 of 37 schools in Mission, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 483104008657 · Mission, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 4.6:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission H S (2,154 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 37 schools in Mission. Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mission H S
Mission H S
2,154 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,737 students
- White J H 831
White J H
831 students
- Alton Memorial 819
Alton Memorial J H
819 students
- Mission J H 711
Mission J H
711 students
- This school 46
Roosevelt Alternative School
46 students
What this shows Roosevelt Alternative School reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Alternative School compares
Roosevelt Alternative School vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 69% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 69% 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
$13,955
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 46 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Mission Cisd reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alton Memorial J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Alternative School
How many students attend Roosevelt Alternative School?
Roosevelt Alternative School has 46 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mission, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Alternative School is 4.6:1, which is 69% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 71% 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 Roosevelt Alternative School?
87.0% of students at Roosevelt Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Alternative School?
Roosevelt Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Roosevelt Alternative School rank among schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Alternative School ranks #1 of 37 schools in Mission, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Mission Cisd?
Besides Roosevelt Alternative School, Mission Cisd also operates Mission H S (2,154 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students), and White J H (831 students). See the Mission Cisd district page for the complete list.