- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Southside Alter Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Southside Alter Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484092007190
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Alter Ctr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #258 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Alter Ctr ranks #258 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484092007190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Southside Alter Ctr shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-51.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 484092007190 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 90.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside H S (1,772 students)
Southside Alter Ctr shrank from 31 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-51.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southside Alter Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside H S
Southside H S
1,772 students
- Colonel Miguel
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
809 students
- Julius L Matth 656
Julius L Matthey Middle
656 students
- Losoya Middle 607
Losoya Middle
607 students
- Julian C Galla 602
Julian C Gallardo El
602 students
- This school 22
Southside Alter Ctr
22 students
What this shows Southside Alter Ctr reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Alter Ctr compares
Southside Alter Ctr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,928
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 4.5%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Southside Alter Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Southside Isd reports $13,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Alter Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Julius L Matthey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Losoya Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Julian C Gallardo El | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Alter Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 Southside Alter Ctr
How many students attend Southside Alter Ctr?
Southside Alter Ctr has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Alter Ctr?
90.3% of students at Southside Alter Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Alter Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Southside Alter Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Alter Ctr?
Southside Alter Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Southside Alter Ctr rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Alter Ctr ranks #258 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside Isd?
Besides Southside Alter Ctr, Southside Isd also operates Southside H S (1,772 students), Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center (809 students), and Julius L Matthey Middle (656 students). See the Southside Isd district page for the complete list.