Enrollment
537
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eight Mile, AL
Collinsrhodes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Collinsrhodes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237000919
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collinsrhodes Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eight Mile · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Collinsrhodes Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collinsrhodes Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eight Mile, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Collinsrhodes Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Collinsrhodes Elementary School
Collinsrhodes Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eight Mile, Alabama, enrolling 537 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 88.8% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eight Mile's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Springs Elementary School (305 students): Collinsrhodes Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.1:1).
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Collinsrhodes 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 Collinsrhodes Elementary School compares
Collinsrhodes 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$12,163
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 91.4%
White 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Collinsrhodes 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 Mobile County, which includes Collinsrhodes Elementary School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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 Collinsrhodes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collinsrhodes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Eight Mile
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Collinsrhodes Elementary School
How many students attend Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eight Mile, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collinsrhodes Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
88.8% of students at Collinsrhodes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Collinsrhodes Elementary School is African American at 91.4% of enrollment, in Eight Mile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collinsrhodes Elementary School?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Collinsrhodes Elementary School rank among public schools in Eight Mile?
By Resource Investment Index, Collinsrhodes Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eight Mile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eight Mile on the city page.
Is Collinsrhodes Elementary School a good school?
Collinsrhodes Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Mobile County?
Besides Collinsrhodes Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.
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