- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florrence, AL
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201002547
👥 S:T ratio 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 713
- students enrolled
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010201002547 · Florrence, AL Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 18.3:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Central Elementary School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- Rogers Element
Rogers Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,253
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.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florrence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Florrence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Central Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.