Enrollment
151
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bruce K Craig Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Selma, Alabama, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Alabama schools and 22% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 151 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dallas County spends $15,350 per pupil, 23% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Selma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Elementary School (402 students): Bruce K Craig Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 20.1:1).
Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students) and Dallas County High School (334 students) alongside Bruce K Craig 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 Bruce K Craig Elementary School compares
Bruce K Craig 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas County, which includes Bruce K Craig Elementary School.
$15,350
Per student
+23%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 57.5%
Federal 27.0%
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 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bruce K Craig Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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