- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abbeville, AL
Abbeville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Abbeville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010174000602
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbeville Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Abbeville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henry County · Alabama
NCES ID 010174000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Abbeville Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010174000602 · Abbeville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13.5:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Headland Elementary School (898 students)
Abbeville Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Abbeville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Headland Eleme
Headland Elementary School
898 students
- Headland Middl
Headland Middle School
580 students
- Headland High
Headland High School
442 students
- This school 338
Abbeville Elementary School
338 students
- Abbeville High 266
Abbeville High School
266 students
What this shows Abbeville Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbeville Elementary School compares
Abbeville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$12,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 41.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Abbeville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbeville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Headland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Headland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbeville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Abbeville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbeville Elementary School
How many students attend Abbeville Elementary School?
Abbeville Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abbeville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbeville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbeville Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbeville Elementary School?
75.7% of students at Abbeville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbeville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abbeville Elementary School is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Abbeville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbeville Elementary School?
Abbeville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Abbeville Elementary School, Henry County also operates Headland Elementary School (898 students), Headland Middle School (580 students), and Headland High School (442 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.