At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,788
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,889
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$7,298
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 3,590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 239
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What current records say about Alvarado ISD
Alvarado ISD operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Alvarado, Texas. NCES reports 3,788 students and 242.7 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Texas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 227 of 1020 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,889 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,298 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 783 of 1019 in Texas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 22%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 9.5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 242.7
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $44,584,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Alvarado ISD
Alvarado, Texas
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 32.4068, -97.2210
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.7%
- Hispanic52.6%
- Black3.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 | 348 | 15.1:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 862 | 16.2:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 1,163 | 16.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Alvarado ISD
6 current directory entries
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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado El-North | ElementaryPK–05 | 276 | 14.5:1 | |
| Alvarado El-South | ElementaryPK–05 | 386 | 16.1:1 | |
| Alvarado H S | High09–12 | 1,163 | 16.3:1 | |
| Alvarado Int | Elementary03–05 | 792 | 15.7:1 | |
| Alvarado J H | Middle06–08 | 862 | 16.2:1 | |
| Lillian El | ElementaryPK–05 | 309 | 13:1 |
Cities served by Alvarado ISD
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado ISD
How many schools are in Alvarado ISD?
Alvarado ISD has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Alvarado ISD?
NCES reports 3,788 students for 2024–25, served by 242.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 227 of 1,020 Texas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,590 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Alvarado ISD?
The district-wide ratio is 15.6:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Alvarado ISD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $11,889 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,298 for instruction. That ranks 783 of 1,019 comparable Texas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Alvarado ISD?
Alvarado H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,163 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Alvarado ISD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (817) 783-6800 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Texas districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.