- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010000600880 · Arab, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 26:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- Robert D Sloma
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- Kate D Smith D
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- This school 286
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Brindlee Mountain Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brindlee Mountain Elementary School compares
Brindlee Mountain Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,172
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 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.
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
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.