- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moundville, AL
Big Sandy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Sandy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339002350
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Sandy Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Moundville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Sandy Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339002350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Big Sandy Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010339002350 · Moundville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 20.9:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Big Sandy Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Big Sandy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 522
Big Sandy Elementary
522 students
What this shows Big Sandy Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Sandy Elementary compares
Big Sandy Elementary 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,564
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Big Sandy Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Sandy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Sandy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Moundville
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy Elementary
How many students attend Big Sandy Elementary?
Big Sandy Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moundville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Sandy Elementary?
49.0% of students at Big Sandy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Sandy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Sandy Elementary is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Moundville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Sandy Elementary?
Big Sandy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Big Sandy Elementary rank among public schools in Moundville?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Big Sandy Elementary, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.