- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayneville, AL
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010216000816
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hayneville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, AL.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Alabama
NCES ID 010216000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010216000816 · Hayneville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun High School (186 students)
Central Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 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
- This school
Central Elementary School
200 students
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
186 students
- Fort Deposit E
Fort Deposit Elementary School
186 students
- Central High S
Central High School
175 students
- Hayneville Mid
Hayneville Middle School
144 students
- Jacksonsteele
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 200 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 61% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $23,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Deposit Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayneville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonsteele Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Hayneville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayneville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Central Elementary School?
94.6% 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 African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Hayneville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central 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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Hayneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Central Elementary School, Lowndes County also operates Calhoun High School (186 students), Fort Deposit Elementary School (186 students), and Central High School (175 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.