- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centre, AL
Centre Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centre Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010063000275
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centre Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Centre · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centre Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Centre, AL.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010063000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Centre Elementary School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010063000275 · Centre, AL Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 16.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Rock High School (783 students)
Centre Elementary School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Centre Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sand Rock High
Sand Rock High School
783 students
- This school
Centre Elementary School
665 students
- Cedar Bluff Hi
Cedar Bluff High School
623 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden High School
550 students
- Centre Middle
Centre Middle School
450 students
- Cherokee Count
Cherokee County High School
448 students
What this shows Centre Elementary School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centre Elementary School compares
Centre 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$13,179
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 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Centre Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centre Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Rock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Bluff High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centre Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centre Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centre Elementary School
How many students attend Centre Elementary School?
Centre Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centre, AL. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Centre Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Centre Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centre Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centre Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Centre, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centre Elementary School?
Centre Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Centre Elementary School rank among public schools in Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Centre Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Centre, 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Centre Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Sand Rock High School (783 students), Cedar Bluff High School (623 students), and Spring Garden High School (550 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.