- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, AL
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bruce K Craig Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010111001785
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce K Craig Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce K Craig Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Bruce K Craig Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-20.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 010111001785 · Selma, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 21.6:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Bruce K Craig Elementary School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-20.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bruce K Craig Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- This school
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
151 students
What this shows Bruce K Craig Elementary School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce K Craig Elementary School compares
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Bruce K Craig Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce K Craig Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce K Craig Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce K Craig Elementary School
How many students attend Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce K Craig Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Bruce K Craig Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bruce K Craig Elementary School is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bruce K Craig Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selma, 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 Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas County?
Besides Bruce K Craig Elementary School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Southside High School (285 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.