- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bessemer, AL
Abrams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Abrams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010033001479
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abrams Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Bessemer · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Abrams Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abrams Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL.
School address
District: Bessemer City · Alabama
NCES ID 010033001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Abrams Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 010033001479 · Bessemer, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 19.3:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bessemer City High School (760 students)
Abrams Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Abrams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City High School
760 students
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City Middle School
616 students
- Jonesboro Elem
Jonesboro Elementary School
474 students
- Charles F Hard
Charles F Hard Elementary School
364 students
- Greenwood Elem 290
Greenwood Elementary School
290 students
- This school 231
Abrams Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Abrams Elementary School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abrams Elementary School compares
Abrams Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Abrams Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bessemer City reports $15,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abrams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessemer City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles F Hard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abrams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bessemer
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Grove High School
Standard public school
777 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mccalla Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 18:1 students per teacher
Jonesboro Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abrams Elementary School
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bessemer, AL. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abrams Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abrams Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Abrams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abrams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abrams Elementary School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Bessemer, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams 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).
How does Abrams Elementary School rank among schools in Bessemer?
By Resource Investment Index, Abrams Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bessemer on the city page.
What other schools are in Bessemer City?
Besides Abrams Elementary School, Bessemer City also operates Bessemer City High School (760 students), Bessemer City Middle School (616 students), and Jonesboro Elementary School (474 students). See the Bessemer City district page for the complete list.