- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay Minette, AL
Bay Minette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Minette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027001708
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Minette Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bay Minette · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Minette Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Minette Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bay Minette, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bay Minette Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010027001708 · Bay Minette, AL Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Bay Minette Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bay Minette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
Bay Minette Elementary School
814 students
What this shows Bay Minette Elementary School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Minette Elementary School compares
Bay Minette Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 35.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Bay Minette Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Minette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Minette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Bay Minette
2 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Minette Elementary School
How many students attend Bay Minette Elementary School?
Bay Minette Elementary School has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay Minette, AL. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Minette Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Bay Minette Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Bay Minette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Minette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Minette Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Bay Minette, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Minette Elementary School?
Bay Minette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bay Minette Elementary School rank among schools in Bay Minette?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Minette Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bay Minette, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay Minette on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Bay Minette Elementary School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.