- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alvin, TX
Walt Disney El
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480809005387
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney El ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Walt Disney El held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 480809005387 · Alvin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 15.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Walt Disney El held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walt Disney El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 457
Walt Disney El
457 students
What this shows Walt Disney El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Disney El compares
Walt Disney El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,984
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 37.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Walt Disney El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walt Disney El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney El
How many students attend Walt Disney El?
Walt Disney El has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney El?
66.1% of students at Walt Disney El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney El?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney El?
Walt Disney El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Walt Disney El rank among public schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney El ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Alvin, 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 Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Walt Disney El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.