- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butler, AL
Choctaw County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Choctaw County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010069001561
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choctaw County Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 295
- students enrolled
Choctaw County Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw County · Alabama
NCES ID 010069001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Choctaw County Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010069001561 · Butler, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Choctaw Elementary School (288 students)
Choctaw County Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Choctaw County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Choctaw County Elementary
295 students
- Southern Choct
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
288 students
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
231 students
- Southern Choct
Southern Choctaw High School
211 students
What this shows Choctaw County Elementary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choctaw County Elementary compares
Choctaw County Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$16,901
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 91.9%
White 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Choctaw County Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw County reports $16,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choctaw County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Choctaw Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choctaw County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Choctaw High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choctaw County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Butler
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choctaw County Elementary
How many students attend Choctaw County Elementary?
Choctaw County Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Butler, AL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Choctaw County Elementary is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Choctaw County Elementary?
73.4% of students at Choctaw County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choctaw County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Choctaw County Elementary is African American at 91.9% of enrollment, in Butler, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choctaw County Elementary?
Choctaw County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Choctaw County?
Besides Choctaw County Elementary, Choctaw County also operates Southern Choctaw Elementary School (288 students), Choctaw County High School (231 students), and Southern Choctaw High School (211 students). See the Choctaw County district page for the complete list.