HOUSTON, Texas – It’s a celebration! Alvin Independent School District enrolled its 30,000th student less than a month into the 2024-25 school year.
The districts said over the past two decades its enrollment has doubled. In 2018, the district served around 26,000 students, which has steadily increased throughout the years, according to the district.
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Alvin ISD said its enrollment is projected to grow by 11.31% between the 2023-24 and 2028-29 school years, with enrollment numbers anticipated to hit 36,951 within the next decade.
The district points the increase in students to the availability of over 2,435 vacant developed home lots within the district’s boundaries with an additional 19,711 lots planned for future development.
To celebrate the accomplishment, Alvin ISD Superintendent Carol Nelson visited Nichols Mock Elementary, where she surprised first grader Lucio Ubalde with balloons and a certificate, honoring him as the 30,000th student.
Lucio was caught off guard by the celebration, but his surprise quickly turned into a smile as he realized what was happening.
It was so much fun to surprise Lucio and see the joy on his face, as well as the excitement from his classmates. This is a celebration of not just one student, but the entire Alvin ISD community. Our growth is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the support of our families, and the reputation of excellence we’ve worked hard to build,” Nelson said.
Lucio just happened to be enrolled after his mother, Phoebe Ubalde, had finished enrolling his younger brother, who started Pre-K the same day.
Phoebe Ubalde expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome her family has received since moving to the area.
“We moved here from Kentucky for work, and we liked the area, especially since the school is within walking distance from our home. Everyone at Nichols Mock has been so kind and welcoming,” she said.