Enrollment
353
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C L Salter Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at C L Salter Elementary School
C L Salter Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling 353 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.7:1, C L Salter Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Alabama schools and 17% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 353 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.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Talladega's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students): C L Salter Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Talladega City also operates Talladega High School (634 students) and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students) alongside C L Salter 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 C L Salter Elementary School compares
C L Salter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,644
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega City, which includes C L Salter Elementary School.
$13,644
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is C L Salter Elementary School a good school?
C L Salter Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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