- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Chalkville Elementary School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010192000695 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 21.5:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Chalkville Elementary School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Chalkville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Chalkville Elementary School
818 students
What this shows Chalkville Elementary School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chalkville Elementary School compares
Chalkville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,194
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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,259
- 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
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Huffman Academy
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Jacksonolin High School
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Bryant Park Elementary
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Hayes K8
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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 (~818 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.