- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arab, AL
Arab Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arab Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010010000022
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arab Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arab Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Arab Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010010000022 · Arab, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 20.7:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arab High School (735 students)
Arab Elementary School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Arab Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arab High Scho
Arab High School
735 students
- Arab Primary S
Arab Primary School
698 students
- This school
Arab Elementary School
599 students
- Arab Junior Hi
Arab Junior High School
563 students
What this shows Arab Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arab Elementary School compares
Arab 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Alabama - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Arab Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arab City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arab Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arab Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arab Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arab Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Arab
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arab Elementary School
How many students attend Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arab, AL. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arab Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arab Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arab Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Arab Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arab Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arab Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arab Elementary School?
Arab Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Arab Elementary School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Arab, 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 Arab on the city page.
What other schools are in Arab City?
Besides Arab Elementary School, Arab City also operates Arab High School (735 students), Arab Primary School (698 students), and Arab Junior High School (563 students). See the Arab City district page for the complete list.