South District Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)

South District Alternative Elementary School serves 9 students in grades 2-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
67%
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South District Alternative Elementary School?
9 students attend South District Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South District Alternative Elementary School students are Black, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South District Alternative Elementary School?
South District Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South District Alternative Elementary School offer ?
South District Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is South District Alternative Elementary School part of?
South District Alternative Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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