Enrollment
843
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Semmes, AL
Allentown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allentown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237000572
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allentown Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Semmes · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Allentown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allentown Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allentown Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allentown Elementary School
Allentown Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Semmes, Alabama, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Alabama schools and 16% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 843 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 843 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Semmes's public schools, it stands alongside Semmes Elementary School (576 students): Allentown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 19.9:1).
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Allentown 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 Allentown Elementary School compares
Allentown 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,163
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 843 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 51.6%
African American 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Allentown 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 Mobile County, which includes Allentown Elementary School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 Allentown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allentown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Semmes
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Allentown Elementary School
How many students attend Allentown Elementary School?
Allentown Elementary School has 843 students enrolled. It is a public school in Semmes, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allentown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allentown Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allentown Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Allentown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allentown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allentown Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Semmes, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allentown Elementary School?
Allentown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Allentown Elementary School rank among public schools in Semmes?
By Resource Investment Index, Allentown Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Semmes on the city page.
Is Allentown Elementary School a good school?
Allentown Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Mobile County?
Besides Allentown Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.
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