K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center serves 177 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center's student population of 177 students has grown by 391% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
In Klein ISD, Every Student Enters With A Promise & Exits With A Purpose.
School Rankings
The diversity score of K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
10%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted61%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
177 students attend K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center?
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center offer ?
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center part of?
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center is part of Klein Independent School District.
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