- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Childersburg, AL
Ah Watwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ah Watwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001209
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ah Watwood Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Childersburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ah Watwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ah Watwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Ah Watwood Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 010318001209 · Childersburg, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 19.3:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Ah Watwood Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ah Watwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 289
Ah Watwood Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Ah Watwood Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ah Watwood Elementary School compares
Ah Watwood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 73.1% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,145
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 42.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Ah Watwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ah Watwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ah Watwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Childersburg
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ah Watwood Elementary School
How many students attend Ah Watwood Elementary School?
Ah Watwood Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Childersburg, AL. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ah Watwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ah Watwood 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 Ah Watwood Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Ah Watwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ah Watwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ah Watwood Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Childersburg, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ah Watwood Elementary School?
Ah Watwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ah Watwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Childersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ah Watwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Ah Watwood Elementary School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.