Enrollment
507
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Daleville, AL
A M Windham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A M Windham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010108001767
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A M Windham Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 507
- students enrolled
A M Windham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Daleville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010108001767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A M Windham Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at A M Windham Elementary School
A M Windham Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Daleville, Alabama, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #402, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Daleville City also operates Daleville High School (347 students) and Daleville Middle School (302 students) alongside A M Windham Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A M Windham Elementary School compares
A M Windham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, A M Windham Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daleville City, which includes A M Windham Elementary School.
$11,510
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 26.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A M Windham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daleville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A M Windham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 33.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A M Windham Elementary School
How many students attend A M Windham Elementary School?
A M Windham Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Daleville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A M Windham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A M Windham Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A M Windham Elementary School?
61.3% of students at A M Windham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A M Windham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A M Windham Elementary School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Daleville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A M Windham Elementary School?
A M Windham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is A M Windham Elementary School a good school?
A M Windham Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Daleville City?
Besides A M Windham Elementary School, Daleville City also operates Daleville High School (347 students) and Daleville Middle School (302 students). See the Daleville City district page for the complete list.
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