Enrollment
648
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blountsville, AL
Blountsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blountsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000205
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blountsville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Blountsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blountsville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blountsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blountsville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blountsville Elementary School
Blountsville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blountsville, Alabama, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Blountsville's public schools, it stands alongside Susan Moore Elementary School (582 students): Blountsville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.8:1).
Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students) and Hayden High School (798 students) alongside Blountsville 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 Blountsville Elementary School compares
Blountsville 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,779
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 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 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.
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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Blountsville Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blount County, which includes Blountsville Elementary School.
$10,779
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 17.2%
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 Blountsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Fork Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blountsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Blountsville
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blountsville Elementary School
How many students attend Blountsville Elementary School?
Blountsville Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blountsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blountsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blountsville Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blountsville Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Blountsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blountsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blountsville Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Blountsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blountsville Elementary School?
Blountsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Blountsville Elementary School rank among schools in Blountsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blountsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blountsville on the city page.
Is Blountsville Elementary School a good school?
Blountsville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Blount County?
Besides Blountsville Elementary School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.
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