District Overview
Located at 4250 Cook Road in Houston, Texas, Alief Independent School District is an active, traditional public school system serving the vibrant communities of the greater Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan area. Operating in a large city setting, the district accommodates more than 38,600 students across 46 operational campuses, offering a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Alief ISD is defined by a remarkably diverse student body, bringing together a rich mix of cultures—including significant Hispanic, Black, and Asian student populations—within an expansive urban educational system designed to foster academic and personal growth at every development stage.

To support its extensive academic programs and student body, the district relies on a dedicated workforce of nearly 11,900 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing model includes more than 5,680 classroom teachers and over 700 instructional aides, complemented by more than 5,500 support personnel who ensure operational excellence and comprehensive student care. This strong educator-to-student presence allows Alief ISD to deliver well-resourced classroom environments and targeted academic support across all of its campuses. Families, educators, and researchers can explore additional district initiatives and community resources through their official portal at www.aliefisd.net.
46
Total Schools
38,610
Total Students
5,683.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALIEF ISD
Demographic Student Count
White1,371
Hispanic24,418
Black8,710
Asian3,689
Two or More73
American Indian285
Pacific Islander64
  • Hispanic
    24,418 (63.2%)
  • Black
    8,710 (22.6%)
  • Asian
    3,689 (9.6%)
  • White
    1,371 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    285 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    73 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    64 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ALIEF ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary25
Middle12
High7
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:46
Students:38,610*
Teachers (FTE):5,683.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in ALIEF ISD
Found 48 Schools
809 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
526 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
650 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
922 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
675 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th