- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attalla, AL
Attalla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Attalla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010018000035
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Attalla Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Attalla · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Attalla Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Attalla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Attalla Elementary School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 010018000035 · Attalla, AL Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 19.6:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Etowah High School (453 students)
Attalla Elementary School held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Attalla Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Attalla Elementary School
665 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
453 students
- Etowah Middle
Etowah Middle School
342 students
What this shows Attalla Elementary School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Attalla Elementary School compares
Attalla 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,641
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Attalla Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Attalla City reports $11,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Attalla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etowah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Attalla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Attalla
2 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Attalla Elementary School
How many students attend Attalla Elementary School?
Attalla Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Attalla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Attalla Elementary School is 19.6:1, 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 Attalla Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Attalla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Attalla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Attalla Elementary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Attalla, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Attalla Elementary School?
Attalla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Attalla Elementary School rank among schools in Attalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Attalla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Attalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Attalla City?
Besides Attalla Elementary School, Attalla City also operates Etowah High School (453 students) and Etowah Middle School (342 students). See the Attalla City district page for the complete list.