- Enrollment
- 1,571
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trussville, AL
Cahaba Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cahaba Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010001302402
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cahaba Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cahaba Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cahaba Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Trussville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010001302402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Cahaba Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010001302402 · Trussville, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.5:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students)
Cahaba Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cahaba Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville High School
1,571 students
- Paine Elementa
Paine Elementary School
1,338 students
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville Middle School
1,163 students
- This school 542
Cahaba Elementary School
542 students
- Magnolia Eleme 391
Magnolia Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Cahaba Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cahaba Elementary School compares
Cahaba 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 77% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Cahaba Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trussville City reports $12,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cahaba Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitttrussville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewitttrussville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cahaba Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Trussville
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cahaba Elementary School
How many students attend Cahaba Elementary School?
Cahaba Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trussville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cahaba Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cahaba Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Cahaba Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Cahaba Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cahaba Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cahaba Elementary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cahaba Elementary School?
Cahaba Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Cahaba Elementary School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cahaba Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Trussville, 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 Trussville on the city page.
What other schools are in Trussville City?
Besides Cahaba Elementary School, Trussville City also operates Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students), Paine Elementary School (1,338 students), and Hewitttrussville Middle School (1,163 students). See the Trussville City district page for the complete list.