- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andalusia, AL
Andalusia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Andalusia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010006001467
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andalusia Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Andalusia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Andalusia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010006001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Andalusia Elementary School held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010006001467 · Andalusia, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 19.7:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Andalusia High School (471 students)
Andalusia Elementary School held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Andalusia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Andalusia Elementary School
1,082 students
- Andalusia High
Andalusia High School
471 students
- Andalusia Juni 270
Andalusia Junior High
270 students
What this shows Andalusia Elementary School reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andalusia Elementary School compares
Andalusia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$12,084
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Andalusia Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andalusia City reports $12,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andalusia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andalusia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Andalusia
2 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 (~1,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andalusia Elementary School
How many students attend Andalusia Elementary School?
Andalusia Elementary School has 1,082 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andalusia Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Andalusia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andalusia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Andalusia Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andalusia Elementary School?
Andalusia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Andalusia Elementary School rank among schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Andalusia City?
Besides Andalusia Elementary School, Andalusia City also operates Andalusia High School (471 students) and Andalusia Junior High (270 students). See the Andalusia City district page for the complete list.