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ALIEF LEARNING CTR (K-6)

4427 BELLE PARK, HOUSTON, TX 77072ALIEF ISD →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
9
Students
Total enrolled
$15,230
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
4.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 72% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 9 students in grades 03–05 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,230 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ALIEF LEARNING CTR (K-6) is a small elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 03–05 with 9 students. The district invests $15,230 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ALIEF LEARNING CTR (K-6)

9
Total Students
4.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 0 female
100%
Male 100%Female 0%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 6 students
Student Composition
33%
67%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black67%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480783011491

Academic Outcomes at ALIEF LEARNING CTR (K-6)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77072

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,230Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,230
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,701
Student Support$2,894
Administration$1,828
Operations$2,285
Other$1,523
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,230 spent per student, an estimated $6,747 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
35%
State government
39.8%
Local (property tax)
34.8%
Federal programs
25.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SNEED ELOUTLEY ELCOLLINS ELBUSH EL
+10 more
↓
Middle
O'DONNELL MIDDLEBUDEWIG INTOLLE MIDDLEALBRIGHT MIDDLE
+8 more
↓
High School
ELSIK H SHASTINGS H STAYLOR H SKERR H S
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALIEF ISD →
Phone: (281)983-8000
NCES ID: 480783011491
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ALIEF ISD
High
ELSIK H S
4,118 students · 09–12
● 42 opp81% FRL
High
HASTINGS H S
3,930 students · 09–12
● 42 opp83% FRL
High
TAYLOR H S
2,831 students · 09–12
● 49 opp79% FRL
Mid
O'DONNELL MIDDLE
1,230 students · 07–08
● 47 opp89% FRL
Mid
BUDEWIG INT
1,085 students · 05–06
● 47 opp88% FRL
Mid
OLLE MIDDLE
1,067 students · 07–08
● 43 opp90% FRL
Mid
ALBRIGHT MIDDLE
1,058 students · 07–08
● 49 opp81% FRL
Elem
SNEED EL
1,033 students · PK–04
92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4427 BELLE PARK, HOUSTON, TX 77072
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.