- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, AL
Barbour County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Barbour County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010030001478
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbour County Primary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 134
- students enrolled
Barbour County Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barbour County · Alabama
NCES ID 010030001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Barbour County Primary School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010030001478 · Clayton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 16.8:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbour County High School (297 students)
Barbour County Primary School held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Barbour County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbour County
Barbour County High School
297 students
- Barbour County
Barbour County Intermediate School
227 students
- This school
Barbour County Primary School
134 students
What this shows Barbour County Primary School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbour County Primary School compares
Barbour County Primary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,210
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Barbour County Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Barbour County reports $18,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbour County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbour County Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbour County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Clayton
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbour County Primary School
How many students attend Barbour County Primary School?
Barbour County Primary School has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbour County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbour County Primary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Barbour County Primary School?
76.3% of students at Barbour County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbour County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Barbour County Primary School is African American at 70.1% of enrollment, in Clayton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbour County Primary School?
Barbour County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Barbour County?
Besides Barbour County Primary School, Barbour County also operates Barbour County High School (297 students) and Barbour County Intermediate School (227 students). See the Barbour County district page for the complete list.