Enrollment
380
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookhill Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookhill Elementary School
Brookhill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Athens, Alabama, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.9% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 380 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 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Athens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Athens Intermediate School (641 students): Brookhill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students) and Athens Middle School (935 students) alongside Brookhill 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 Brookhill Elementary School compares
Brookhill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,655
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens City, which includes Brookhill Elementary School.
$10,655
Per student
-15%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 38.8%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~380 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brookhill Elementary School a good school?
Brookhill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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