- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brilliant, AL
Brilliant School
Federal NCES profile for Brilliant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231000861
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brilliant School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Brilliant School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Brilliant School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010231000861 · Brilliant, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 16.1:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Brilliant School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brilliant School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- This school
Brilliant School
258 students
What this shows Brilliant School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brilliant School compares
Brilliant School is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,288
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Brilliant School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brilliant School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brilliant School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brilliant School
How many students attend Brilliant School?
Brilliant School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brilliant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brilliant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brilliant School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brilliant School?
75.3% of students at Brilliant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brilliant School?
The largest demographic group at Brilliant School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Brilliant, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brilliant School?
Brilliant School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Brilliant School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Hamilton High School (449 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.