At a glance
Reported students
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Alternative El: 2 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 8
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.1:1
What the reported data says about Alternative El
Alternative El is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Northside ISD. NCES reports 2 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (100%) and White (0%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alternative El
- 1How do the reported 1:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic100%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northside ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Valley Hi El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
McAndrew El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Helotes El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Elrod El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Nichols El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
321 reported students
Braun Station El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Public schools near Alternative El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnahan El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 528 | under 0.1 mi |
| Boone El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 458 | 0.6 mi |
| Scobee El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 1.2 mi |
| Thornton El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 573 | 1.5 mi |
| Somerset Academy Oaks Elementary · Charter · Somerset Academies of Texas | PK–06 | 199 | 2.1 mi |
| Steubing El Elementary · Northside ISD | PK–05 | 436 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alternative El
What grades does Alternative El serve?
Alternative El reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Northside ISD.
How many students attend Alternative El?
Alternative El reported 2 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 8 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alternative El?
The calculated ratio is 1:1, based on 2 students and 2.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alternative El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alternative El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northside ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Alternative El in?
Alternative El is part of Northside ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alternative El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carnahan El (under 0.1 mi), Boone El (0.6 mi), Scobee El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.