- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ariton, AL
Ariton School
Federal NCES profile for Ariton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010105000388
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ariton School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 887
- students enrolled
Ariton School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ariton School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010105000388 · Ariton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 19.7:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gw Long Elementary School (492 students)
Ariton School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ariton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ariton School
887 students
- Gw Long Elemen
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- Midland City E
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- Dale County Hi
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- George W Long
George W Long High School
377 students
What this shows Ariton School reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ariton School compares
Ariton 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 | 52.3% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
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
12.2%
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
$12,213
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Ariton School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ariton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gw Long Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dale County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W Long High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ariton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ariton School
How many students attend Ariton School?
Ariton School has 887 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ariton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ariton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ariton 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 Ariton School?
52.3% of students at Ariton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ariton School?
The largest demographic group at Ariton School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Ariton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ariton School?
Ariton School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dale County?
Besides Ariton School, Dale County also operates Gw Long Elementary School (492 students), Midland City Elementary School (478 students), and Dale County High School (437 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.