El Alter Learning Center serves 18 students in grades 1-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Alter Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Alter Learning Center's student population of 18 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Alter Learning Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
61%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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
How many students attend El Alter Learning Center?
18 students attend El Alter Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of El Alter Learning Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Alter Learning Center?
El Alter Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Alter Learning Center offer ?
El Alter Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is El Alter Learning Center part of?
El Alter Learning Center is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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