Enrollment
665
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Attalla Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Attalla Elementary School
Attalla Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Attalla, Alabama, enrolling 665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 665 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% 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 Attalla's public schools, it stands alongside Duck Springs Elementary School (207 students): Attalla Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Attalla City also operates Etowah High School (453 students) and Etowah Middle School (342 students) alongside Attalla 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 Attalla Elementary School compares
Attalla 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,028
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attalla City, which includes Attalla Elementary School.
$11,028
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 63.2%
Federal 20.4%
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 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
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~665 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Attalla Elementary School a good school?
Attalla Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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