- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guntersville, AL
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Brindlee Mountain Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000600887
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brindlee Mountain Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Guntersville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Guntersville, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000600887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Brindlee Mountain Primary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 010000600887 · Guntersville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 21.4:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Brindlee Mountain Primary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brindlee Mountain Primary 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 278
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
278 students
What this shows Brindlee Mountain Primary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brindlee Mountain Primary School compares
Brindlee Mountain Primary 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Brindlee Mountain Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brindlee Mountain Primary 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 other schools in Guntersville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brindlee Mountain Primary School
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guntersville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Primary School is 21.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
51.1% of students at Brindlee Mountain Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Brindlee Mountain Primary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Guntersville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Guntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brindlee Mountain Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Guntersville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Guntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Brindlee Mountain Primary 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.