- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Brantley Elementary School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010111000395 · Selma, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 25.5:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Brantley Elementary School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brantley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- This school
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- William R Mart
William R Martin Middle School
180 students
What this shows Brantley Elementary School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brantley Elementary School compares
Brantley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~204 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.