Bigfoot Alter School serves 10 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bigfoot Alter School?
10 students attend Bigfoot Alter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bigfoot Alter School students are Hispanic, and 30% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigfoot Alter School?
Bigfoot Alter School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bigfoot Alter School offer ?
Bigfoot Alter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bigfoot Alter School part of?
Bigfoot Alter School is part of Jourdanton Independent School District.
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