- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Athens, AL
Brookhill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookhill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010012001758
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookhill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookhill Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Brookhill Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010012001758 · Athens, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 18.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Brookhill Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brookhill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- This school 380
Brookhill Elementary School
380 students
What this shows Brookhill Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookhill Elementary School compares
Brookhill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,561
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Brookhill Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookhill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookhill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Athens
2 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookhill Elementary School
How many students attend Brookhill Elementary School?
Brookhill Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhill Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookhill Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Brookhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookhill Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookhill Elementary School?
Brookhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brookhill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookhill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Brookhill Elementary School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Intermediate School (641 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.