- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelika, AL
Beauregard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beauregard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000284
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beauregard Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beauregard Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Beauregard Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 010207000284 · Opelika, AL Other · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 17:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Beauregard Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Beauregard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- This school
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- Beulah Element
Beulah Elementary School
696 students
What this shows Beauregard Elementary School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beauregard Elementary School compares
Beauregard 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 | 64.0% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,566
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 783 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Beauregard Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beauregard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beauregard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Opelika
1 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 (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beauregard Elementary School
How many students attend Beauregard Elementary School?
Beauregard Elementary School has 783 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beauregard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beauregard 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 Beauregard Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Beauregard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beauregard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beauregard Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beauregard Elementary School?
Beauregard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Beauregard Elementary School rank among public schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Beauregard Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Beauregard Elementary School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.