- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Blountsville Elementary School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010042000205 · Blountsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 19.1:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Blountsville Elementary School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Blountsville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- This school
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- Locust Fork El
Locust Fork Elementary
534 students
What this shows Blountsville Elementary School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blountsville Elementary School compares
Blountsville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,462
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 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.
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
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.