- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashville, AL
Ashville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306201622
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashville Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ashville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashville Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Ashville Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010306201622 · Ashville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Ashville Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school
Ashville Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Ashville Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashville Elementary School compares
Ashville Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 64.6% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
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
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,686
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Ashville Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Ashville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashville Elementary School
How many students attend Ashville Elementary School?
Ashville Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashville Elementary 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 Ashville Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Ashville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashville Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Ashville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashville Elementary School?
Ashville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Ashville Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Clair County?
Besides Ashville Elementary School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.