- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylacauga, AL
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318000577
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010318000577 · Sylacauga, AL Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 20.8:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- This school
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- Charles R Drew
Charles R Drew Middle School
448 students
What this shows Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School compares
Bb Comer Memorial 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,145
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles R Drew Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Sylacauga
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.