Enrollment
818
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Chalkville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chalkville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000695
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalkville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #22 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chalkville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chalkville Elementary School ranks #22 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chalkville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chalkville Elementary School
Chalkville Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Alabama schools and 21% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Chalkville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Chalkville 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 Chalkville Elementary School compares
Chalkville 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Chalkville 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 Jefferson County, which includes Chalkville Elementary School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Chalkville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalkville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hayes K8
Standard public school
693 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~818 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chalkville Elementary School
How many students attend Chalkville Elementary School?
Chalkville Elementary School has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalkville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalkville Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chalkville Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Chalkville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalkville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chalkville Elementary School is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalkville Elementary School?
Chalkville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Chalkville Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chalkville Elementary School ranks #22 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Chalkville Elementary School a good school?
Chalkville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Chalkville Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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