Overview
WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER is a public other serving grades 2–12 in TEMPLE, Texas. The school enrolls 55 students. It is part of the TEMPLE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span2–12
DistrictTEMPLE ISD
County48027
CityTEMPLE
ZIP76501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484233008430
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment55
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino35.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian50.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)