- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boaz, AL
Boaz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boaz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010001201781
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boaz Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Boaz Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Boaz Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010001201781 · Boaz, AL Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 18.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Boaz High School (721 students)
Boaz Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Boaz Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boaz High Scho
Boaz High School
721 students
- Boaz Middle Sc
Boaz Middle School
583 students
- This school
Boaz Elementary School
513 students
- Corley Element
Corley Elementary School
429 students
- Boaz Intermedi
Boaz Intermediate School
361 students
What this shows Boaz Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boaz Elementary School compares
Boaz 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$12,317
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 38.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Boaz Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Boaz City reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boaz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boaz Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boaz Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boaz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Boaz
2 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boaz Elementary School
How many students attend Boaz Elementary School?
Boaz Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boaz, AL. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boaz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boaz Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boaz Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Boaz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boaz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boaz Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boaz Elementary School?
Boaz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Boaz Elementary School rank among schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Boaz Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boaz, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boaz on the city page.
What other schools are in Boaz City?
Besides Boaz Elementary School, Boaz City also operates Boaz High School (721 students), Boaz Middle School (583 students), and Corley Elementary School (429 students). See the Boaz City district page for the complete list.