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ALIEF ISD

Texas · Public School District
46
Schools
39,533
Students
$15,230
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
86.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+34pp vs nat'l
90.7%
Graduation Rate
+4.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ALIEF ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 39,533 students across 46 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 12 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,230 is near the national average for a US public school district. 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (46)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALEXANDER ELPK–04676
ALIEF LEARNING CTR (K-6)03–059
BEST ELKG–04674
BOONE ELKG–04545
BUSH ELPK–04767
CHAMBERS ELPK–04563
CHANCELLOR ELPK–05723
COLLINS ELPK–05798
CUMMINGS ELPK–04545
HEARNE ELPK–04689
HEFLIN ELKG–04601
HICKS ELPK–04746
HOLMQUIST ELKG–04765
HORN ELKG–04756
KENNEDY ELPK–04549
LANDIS ELKG–04580
LIESTMAN ELKG–04617
MAHANAY ELPK–04618
MARTIN ELPK–04715
OUTLEY ELPK–04829
PETROSKY ELPK–04594
REES ELPK–04563
SMITH ELPK–04626
SNEED ELPK–041,033
YOUENS ELPK–05712
Middle Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALBRIGHT MIDDLE07–081,058
ALIEF MIDDLE06–08839
BUDEWIG INT05–061,085
HOLUB MIDDLE07–08791
KILLOUGH MIDDLE07–08816
KLENTZMAN INT05–06791
MATA INT05–06778
MILLER INT05–06779
O'DONNELL MIDDLE07–081,230
OLLE MIDDLE07–081,067
OWENS INT05–06859
YOUNGBLOOD INT05–06871
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALIEF EARLY COLLEGE H S09–12407
ALIEF ISD J J A E P05–1213
ALIEF LEARNING CTR (6-12)06–12138
CROSSROADS09–1235
ELSIK H S09–124,118
HASTINGS H S09–123,930
KERR H S09–12804
TAYLOR H S09–122,831
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ADMIN SERVICESKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,230Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
35%
State
39.8%
Local (property tax)
34.8%
Federal
25.4%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
46
Schools
39,533
Students
86%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.7%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.7% graduation rate — 4.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 46 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ALIEF ISD?
ALIEF ISD has 46 public schools, serving a total of 39,533 students.
What is the graduation rate for ALIEF ISD?
The graduation rate is 90.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ALIEF ISD spend per student?
ALIEF ISD spends $15,230 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ALIEF ISD?
86% of students in ALIEF ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ALIEF ISD?
No, ALIEF ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ALIEF ISD serve?
ALIEF ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ALIEF ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in ALIEF ISD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.