- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Childersburg, AL
Childersburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Childersburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001212
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childersburg Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Childersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Childersburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Childersburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Childersburg Elementary School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 010318001212 · Childersburg, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 23.2:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Childersburg Elementary School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Childersburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 278
Childersburg Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Childersburg Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childersburg Elementary School compares
Childersburg Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,145
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.6%
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Childersburg Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Childersburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childersburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Childersburg
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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Childersburg Elementary School
How many students attend Childersburg Elementary School?
Childersburg Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Childersburg, AL. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Childersburg Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Childersburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childersburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Childersburg Elementary School is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Childersburg, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childersburg Elementary School?
Childersburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Childersburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Childersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Childersburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, 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 Talladega County?
Besides Childersburg Elementary School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.