- Enrollment
- 2,225
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angleton, TX
Student Alternative Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Student Alternative Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480831006642
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Student Alternative Ctr earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Angleton · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Student Alternative Ctr has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Student Alternative Ctr ranks #1 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Student Alternative Ctr shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-40.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480831006642 · Angleton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 5.1:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Angleton H S (2,225 students)
Student Alternative Ctr shrank from 45 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-40.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Student Alternative Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angleton H S
Angleton H S
2,225 students
- Angleton J H S
Angleton J H School
1,567 students
- Westside El
Westside El
1,029 students
- Central El 533
Central El
533 students
- Northside El 479
Northside El
479 students
- This school 41
Student Alternative Ctr
41 students
What this shows Student Alternative Ctr reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Student Alternative Ctr compares
Student Alternative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,378
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 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 36.6%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Student Alternative Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Angleton Isd reports $12,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Student Alternative Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angleton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angleton J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Student Alternative Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~41 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Student Alternative Ctr
How many students attend Student Alternative Ctr?
Student Alternative Ctr has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Angleton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Student Alternative Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Student Alternative Ctr is 5.1:1, which is 65% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Student Alternative Ctr?
82.2% of students at Student Alternative Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Student Alternative Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Student Alternative Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Angleton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Student Alternative Ctr?
Student Alternative Ctr 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 Student Alternative Ctr rank among schools in Angleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Student Alternative Ctr ranks #1 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Angleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Angleton Isd?
Besides Student Alternative Ctr, Angleton Isd also operates Angleton H S (2,225 students), Angleton J H School (1,567 students), and Westside El (1,029 students). See the Angleton Isd district page for the complete list.