- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Talladega, AL
C L Salter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C L Salter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010315001201
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C L Salter Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
C L Salter Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C L Salter Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega City · Alabama
NCES ID 010315001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
C L Salter Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010315001201 · Talladega, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.7:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Talladega High School (634 students)
C L Salter Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
C L Salter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Talladega High
Talladega High School
634 students
- This school
C L Salter Elementary School
353 students
- Evelyn D Houst
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
302 students
- Zora Ellis Jun 228
Zora Ellis Junior High School
228 students
- Raymond L Youn 174
Raymond L Young Elementary School
174 students
What this shows C L Salter Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How C L Salter Elementary School compares
C L Salter 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.9%
White 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, C L Salter Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega City reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C L Salter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evelyn D Houston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zora Ellis Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond L Young Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C L Salter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Talladega
1 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about C L Salter Elementary School
How many students attend C L Salter Elementary School?
C L Salter Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Talladega, AL. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C L Salter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C L Salter Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C L Salter Elementary School?
89.2% of students at C L Salter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C L Salter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C L Salter Elementary School is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in Talladega, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C L Salter Elementary School?
C L Salter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 C L Salter Elementary School rank among public schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, C L Salter Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Talladega on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega City?
Besides C L Salter Elementary School, Talladega City also operates Talladega High School (634 students), Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students), and Zora Ellis Junior High School (228 students). See the Talladega City district page for the complete list.