District Overview
Located at 244 County Road 2429 in Alto, Texas, Alto Independent School District is an open, traditional public school system serving families across a remote rural community within the greater Jacksonville metropolitan area. Operating three academic campuses, the non-charter district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, Alto ISD serves a close-knit body of 505 students. The student population reflects a vibrant community fabric, comprising 174 Hispanic, 164 White, 117 Black, and 46 multiracial students, fostering an inclusive learning environment grounded in local tradition.

Alto ISD highlights a significant commitment to student support and district operations through a robust professional team of approximately 200 full-time equivalent personnel. The instructional backbone includes over 91 full-time equivalent teachers supported by nearly 16 instructional aides and 93 dedicated support staff members. This high staff-to-student ratio allows for small class sizes and personalized academic attention across all grade levels. For researchers studying rural East Texas education or families seeking a close-knit school community, Alto ISD provides a supportive, well-resourced foundation. Additional district information and updates are available through their official website at alto.esc7.net or by contacting the administrative office directly at (936) 858-7101.
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Total Schools
505
Total Students
91.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTO ISD
Demographic Student Count
White164
Hispanic174
Black117
Asian4
Two or More46
  • Hispanic
    174 (34.5%)
  • White
    164 (32.5%)
  • Black
    117 (23.2%)
  • Two or More
    46 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ALTO ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:505*
Teachers (FTE):91.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in ALTO ISD
Found 3 Schools
207 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
146 Students
High School 9th - 12th
152 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th