- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, GA
Alice Coachman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alice Coachman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130183002315
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Coachman Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Coachman Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Coachman Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183002315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Alice Coachman Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130183002315 · Albany, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Alice Coachman Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Alice Coachman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school 448
Alice Coachman Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Alice Coachman Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Coachman Elementary School compares
Alice Coachman Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
White 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Alice Coachman Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Coachman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Coachman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
833 students 16:1 students per teacher
Radium Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 22:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.1:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Coachman Elementary School
How many students attend Alice Coachman Elementary School?
Alice Coachman Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Coachman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Coachman Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Coachman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Alice Coachman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Coachman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alice Coachman Elementary School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Coachman Elementary School?
Alice Coachman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Alice Coachman Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Coachman Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Alice Coachman Elementary School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.