Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alto Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alto Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Alto Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alto Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5088 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alto Elementary School's ranking?
Alto Elementary School is ranked #5088 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alto Elementary School often compared to?
Alto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred Douglass by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alto Elementary School?
201 students attend Alto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Alto Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alto Elementary School?
Alto Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alto Elementary School offer ?
Alto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alto Elementary School part of?
Alto Elementary School is part of Alto Independent School District.
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