Enrollment
521
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sylacauga, Alabama, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sylacauga's public schools, it stands alongside Fayetteville High School (580 students): Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 17.6:1).
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Bb Comer Memorial 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 Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School compares
Bb Comer Memorial 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,712
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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