- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arab, AL
Arab Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Arab Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010010000025
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arab Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arab Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Arab Primary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010010000025 · Arab, AL Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 17:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Arab High School (735 students)
Arab Primary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Arab Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arab High Scho
Arab High School
735 students
- This school
Arab Primary School
698 students
- Arab Elementar
Arab Elementary School
599 students
- Arab Junior Hi
Arab Junior High School
563 students
What this shows Arab Primary School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arab Primary School compares
Arab Primary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Arab Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Arab City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arab Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arab Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arab Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arab Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arab Primary School
How many students attend Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arab, AL. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arab Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arab Primary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arab Primary School?
39.0% of students at Arab Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arab Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Arab Primary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arab Primary School?
Arab Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Primary School ranks #5 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 Primary School, Arab City also operates Arab High School (735 students), Arab Elementary School (599 students), and Arab Junior High School (563 students). See the Arab City district page for the complete list.