Enrollment
386
Elementary
DISTRICT 441 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALVARADO ISD·NCES 480001100130
Alvarado El-South
1000 E DAVIS, ALVARADO, TX 76009 · (817) 783-6880 · Johnson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL386 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
272 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 80 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 106 | 27% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within ALVARADO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
45.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +28.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
45.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +12.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 28 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 17.0% | 28.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Mathematics | 17.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% | 34.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45.0% | 45.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Alvarado El-South
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado El-South this school | 386 | 70.5% | N/A |
| Mumford Elementary School MUMFORD | 369 | 71.5% | 77.7% |
| Sweetwater Intermediate School SWEETWATER | 353 | 72.0% | 31.4% |
| Dublin Elementary School DUBLIN | 400 | 73.3% | 49.8% |
| Lamar Elementary School PAMPA | 415 | 67.5% | 29.8% |
| Walt Disney Elementary School ALVIN | 457 | 70.2% | 48.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alvarado El-South ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Johnson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #2,226 of 4,466 | #19 of 33 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #3,079 of 4,466 | #23 of 33 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 386 | #3,593 of 4,938 | #28 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #3,357 of 4,622 | #28 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.3% | #1,895 of 4,628 | #18 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.5% | #2,536 of 4,789 | #10 of 34 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.8% | #1,252 of 1,307 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
386
-1 (0%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 426
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 15.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 386 | 24 | 16.1:1 | 70% (272) |
| 2023-24 | 352 | 25.4 | 13.8:1 | 75% (264) |
| 2022-23 | 366 | 26 | 14.1:1 | 72% (264) |
| 2020-21 | 387 | 25 | 15.5:1 | 80% (310) |
| 2017-18 | 383 | 25 | 15.3:1 | 75% (288) |
| 2015-16 | 400 | 26 | 15.4:1 | 75% (299) |
| 2010-11 | 424 | 25 | 17.0:1 | 68% (288) |
| 2000-01 | 430 | 24 | 17.9:1 | 50% (214) |
| 1990-91 | 426 | 26 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alvarado El-South.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (383 to 386); teachers down 4% (25 to 24).
About Alvarado El-South
Alvarado El-South is a small elementary school in ALVARADO, Texas. Grades offered run from pre-K through 2, with 386 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 26% smaller than that.
Within ALVARADO ISD, Alvarado El-South is one of 6 schools. The district enrolls 3,788 students.
Hispanic students are the majority at Alvarado El-South, with 56% of enrollment. It is also 35% White, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. Johnson County's residents are about 25% Hispanic, 31 points below the school's share. Alvarado El-South's diversity index is 55%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Alvarado El-South, 24 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 16.1:1. That is higher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Roughly 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The 51% average for public schools in Johnson County is 19 points lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Johnson County, the median household income is $84,859, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. There are 77 public schools in Johnson County, enrolling about 39,004 students in all.
The shortest distance from Alvarado El-South to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to Alvarado Intermediate School. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 387 in 2020-21 and 386 in 2024-25.
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Johnson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
195,597
Census ACS
Median income
$84,859
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
39,004 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALVARADO ISD
- Alvarado High SchoolHigh · 1,163 students
- Alvarado Junior High SchoolMiddle · 862 students
- Alvarado Intermediate SchoolElementary · 792 students
- Lillian Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Alvarado El-NorthElementary · 276 students
- Juvenile Justice AlternativeElementary
Other schools in ALVARADO
- Alvarado High SchoolHigh · 1,163 students
- Alvarado Junior High SchoolMiddle · 862 students
- Alvarado Intermediate SchoolElementary · 792 students
- Lillian Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Alvarado El-NorthElementary · 276 students
Nearby schools
- Alvarado Intermediate School0.4 mi · 792
- Alvarado High School0.9 mi · 1,163
- Alvarado Junior High School1.4 mi · 862
- Alvarado El-North2.2 mi · 276
- Venus Elementary School5.8 mi · 663
- Venus High School5.9 mi · 717
Frequently asked questions
About Alvarado El-SouthWhat is the total enrollment at Alvarado El-South?
Alvarado El-South enrolls approximately 386 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Alvarado El-South serve?
Alvarado El-South serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado El-South?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alvarado El-South is approximately 16.1:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alvarado El-South?
At Alvarado El-South, the student body is approximately 35% White, 56% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Alvarado El-South in?
Alvarado El-South is part of ALVARADO ISD.
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