Enrollment
550
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dora, AL
Bagley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bagley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000684
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dora · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagley Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dora, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bagley Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bagley Elementary School
Bagley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dora, Alabama, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.9% free-meal eligibility runs 39% below the Alabama average.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Bagley 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 Bagley Elementary School compares
Bagley 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,497
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Bagley Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Bagley Elementary School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Bagley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bagley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bagley Elementary School
How many students attend Bagley Elementary School?
Bagley Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dora, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagley Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bagley Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Bagley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bagley Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Dora, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagley Elementary School?
Bagley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bagley Elementary School rank among public schools in Dora?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dora, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dora on the city page.
Is Bagley Elementary School a good school?
Bagley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Bagley Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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