Enrollment
1,082
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andalusia Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andalusia Elementary School
Andalusia Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling 1,082 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,082 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Andalusia's public schools, it stands alongside Straughn Elementary School (569 students): Andalusia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Andalusia City also operates Andalusia High School (471 students) and Andalusia Junior High (270 students) alongside Andalusia 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 Andalusia Elementary School compares
Andalusia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,436
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andalusia City, which includes Andalusia Elementary School.
$11,436
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 57.0%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~1,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Andalusia Elementary School a good school?
Andalusia Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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