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K E KAUFMAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER

7302 KLEINGREEN LN, KLEIN, TX 77379KLEIN ISD →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
110
Students
Total enrolled
$12,038
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 16% vs nat'l
3.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 80% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 110 students in grades 06–12 in KLEIN, Texas.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,038 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
3.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

K E KAUFMAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER is a small high in KLEIN, Texas, serving grades 06–12 with 110 students. The district invests $12,038 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at K E KAUFMAN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER

110
Total Students
3.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution67 male · 43 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 92 students
Student Composition
14%
45%
35%
Asian4%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black35%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482574008632

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,038Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,038
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,297
Student Support$2,287
Administration$1,445
Operations$1,806
Other$1,204
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,038 spent per student, an estimated $5,333 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
48%
State government
34.8%
Local (property tax)
48.4%
Federal programs
16.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ZWINK ELBRILL ELMETZLER ELMAHAFFEY EL
+11 more
↓
Middle
KLEB INTDOERRE INTWUNDERLICH INTKRIMMEL INTERMED
+6 more
↓
High School
KLEIN CAIN H SKLEIN OAK H SKLEIN FOREST H SKLEIN COLLINS H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKLEIN ISD →
Phone: (832)249-4800
NCES ID: 482574008632
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KLEIN seeking a public high 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 KLEIN ISD
High
KLEIN CAIN H S
3,902 students · 09–12
● 55 opp41% FRL
High
KLEIN OAK H S
3,621 students · 09–12
● 43 opp38% FRL
High
KLEIN FOREST H S
3,481 students · 09–12
● 46 opp79% FRL
High
KLEIN COLLINS H S
3,422 students · 09–12
● 44 opp45% FRL
High
KLEIN H S
3,352 students · 09–12
45% FRL
Mid
KLEB INT
1,434 students · 06–08
55% FRL
Mid
DOERRE INT
1,327 students · 06–08
30% FRL
Mid
WUNDERLICH INT
1,316 students · 06–08
● 46 opp77% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7302 KLEINGREEN LN, KLEIN, TX 77379
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.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.