- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Terrell, TX
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch
Federal NCES profile for Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484245012620
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+142.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 484245012620 · Terrell, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 16:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+142.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- Herman Furloug
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- J W Long El
J W Long El
681 students
- Gilbert Willie
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- This school 32
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch
32 students
What this shows Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch compares
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.6%
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
$12,694
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 37.5%
White 15.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Long El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch
How many students attend Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch?
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Terrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch?
71.4% of students at Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch?
The largest demographic group at Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch?
Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch rank among public schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Terrell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terrell on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrell Isd?
Besides Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix Sch, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students), and J W Long El (681 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.