- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscumbia, AL
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colbert Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084001658
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colbert Heights Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colbert Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Colbert Heights Elementary School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010084001658 · Tuscumbia, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 16.2:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights High School (467 students)
Colbert Heights Elementary School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Colbert Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- Colbert County
Colbert County High School
438 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Colbert Heights Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colbert Heights Elementary School compares
Colbert Heights 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Colbert Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colbert Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colbert Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tuscumbia
3 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colbert Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Colbert Heights Elementary School?
Colbert Heights Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert Heights Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Colbert Heights Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Colbert Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colbert Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colbert Heights Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert Heights Elementary School?
Colbert Heights 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 Colbert Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Colbert County?
Besides Colbert Heights Elementary School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights High School (467 students), Colbert County High School (438 students), and Leighton Elementary School (355 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.