- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Barkley Bridge Elementary School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 010173000328 · Hartselle, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartselle High School (1,027 students)
Barkley Bridge Elementary School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Barkley Bridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartselle High
Hartselle High School
1,027 students
- Crestline Elem
Crestline Elementary School
710 students
- Hartselle Juni
Hartselle Junior High School
553 students
- Hartselle Inte
Hartselle Intermediate School
522 students
- Fe Burleson El
Fe Burleson Elementary School
452 students
- This school
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Barkley Bridge Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barkley Bridge Elementary School compares
Barkley Bridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,871
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 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.
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
District finance for Hartselle City reports $12,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.