Enrollment
729
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albertville, AL
Asbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Asbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000602209
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Albertville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Albertville, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000602209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asbury Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asbury Elementary School
Asbury Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albertville, Alabama, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (49%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 729 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albertville's public schools, it stands alongside Asbury High School (659 students): Asbury Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 19.4:1).
Marshall County also operates Douglas High School (727 students) and Asbury High School (659 students) alongside Asbury 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 Asbury Elementary School compares
Asbury 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 32% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,202
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 729 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Asbury 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 Marshall County, which includes Asbury Elementary School.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Asbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Albertville
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 (~729 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Asbury Elementary School
How many students attend Asbury Elementary School?
Asbury Elementary School has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albertville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbury Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Asbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Asbury Elementary School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Albertville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury Elementary School?
Asbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Asbury Elementary School rank among schools in Albertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Albertville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albertville on the city page.
Is Asbury Elementary School a good school?
Asbury Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Marshall County?
Besides Asbury Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Douglas High School (727 students), Asbury High School (659 students), and Robert D Sloman Primary (613 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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