Enrollment
286
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arab, AL
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brindlee Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010000600880
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brindlee Mountain Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arab, Alabama, enrolling 286 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 98% of Alabama schools and 47% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Arab's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arab Elementary School (599 students): Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 20.7:1).
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Douglas High School (727 students) alongside Brindlee Mountain 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 Brindlee Mountain Elementary School compares
Brindlee Mountain 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 47% 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
12.6%
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
$12,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Brindlee Mountain 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 Marshall County, which includes Brindlee Mountain Elementary School.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Brindlee Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Arab
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~286 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arab, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is 26:1, which is 47% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Brindlee Mountain Elementary School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arab on the city page.
Is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Marshall County?
Besides Brindlee Mountain Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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