Enrollment
911
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albertville, AL
Albertville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albertville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010000500889
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albertville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Albertville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albertville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albertville, AL.
School address
District: Albertville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010000500889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albertville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albertville Elementary School
Albertville Elementary School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Albertville, Alabama, enrolling 911 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Alabama schools and 20% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 90% of state schools at 911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (28%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Albertville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albertville Primary School (990 students): Albertville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Albertville City also operates Albertville High School (1,244 students) and Albertville Primary School (990 students) alongside Albertville 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 Albertville Elementary School compares
Albertville 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,266
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 28.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Albertville 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 Albertville City, which includes Albertville Elementary School.
$10,266
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 Albertville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albertville Kindergarten and Prek | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albertville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Albertville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albertville Elementary School
How many students attend Albertville Elementary School?
Albertville Elementary School has 911 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albertville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albertville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albertville Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albertville Elementary School?
77.8% of students at Albertville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albertville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albertville Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Albertville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albertville Elementary School?
Albertville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
How does Albertville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albertville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albertville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albertville on the city page.
Is Albertville Elementary School a good school?
Albertville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Albertville City?
Besides Albertville Elementary School, Albertville City also operates Albertville High School (1,244 students), Albertville Primary School (990 students), and Albertville Middle School (849 students). See the Albertville City district page for the complete list.
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