Enrollment
419
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartselle, AL
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barkley Bridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010173000328
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barkley Bridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barkley Bridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Hartselle City · Alabama
NCES ID 010173000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barkley Bridge Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Barkley Bridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartselle, Alabama, enrolling 419 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Alabama average.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hartselle's public schools, it stands alongside Crestline Elementary School (710 students): Barkley Bridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 17.3:1).
Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students) and Crestline Elementary School (710 students) alongside Barkley Bridge 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 Barkley Bridge Elementary School compares
Barkley Bridge 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 57% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,744
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 419 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: 0.2 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Barkley Bridge 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 Hartselle City, which includes Barkley Bridge Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 Barkley Bridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestline Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fe Burleson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barkley Bridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hartselle
3 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barkley Bridge Elementary School
How many students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartselle, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkley Bridge Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% lower 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 Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Barkley Bridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barkley Bridge Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Hartselle, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Barkley Bridge Elementary School rank among schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartselle on the city page.
Is Barkley Bridge Elementary School a good school?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Hartselle City?
Besides Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students), Crestline Elementary School (710 students), and Hartselle Junior High School (553 students). See the Hartselle City district page for the complete list.
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