Enrollment
204
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, AL
Brantley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brantley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010111000395
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brantley Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brantley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Selma, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brantley Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brantley Elementary School
Brantley Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Selma, Alabama, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Alabama schools and 44% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Alabama schools, with 204 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dallas County spends $15,350 per pupil, 23% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Selma's public schools, it stands alongside Sophia P Kingston Elementary School (305 students): Brantley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 25.4:1).
Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students) and Dallas County High School (334 students) alongside Brantley 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 Brantley Elementary School compares
Brantley 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 76.0%
White 13.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Brantley Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas County, which includes Brantley Elementary School.
$15,350
Per student
+23%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 57.5%
Federal 27.0%
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 Brantley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R Martin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brantley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Selma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Payne Elementary School
Standard public school
164 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Southside Primary School
Standard public school
147 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
113 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Saints Virtual Academy
Standard public school
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~204 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brantley Elementary School
How many students attend Brantley Elementary School?
Brantley Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brantley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brantley Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brantley Elementary School?
79.3% of students at Brantley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brantley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brantley Elementary School is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brantley Elementary School?
Brantley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Brantley Elementary School rank among schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Selma on the city page.
Is Brantley Elementary School a good school?
Brantley Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Dallas County?
Besides Brantley Elementary School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Southside High School (285 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.
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