How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carver Elementary School | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montgomery, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 374 | 599 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 25:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 82.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carver Elementary School | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,977 | $15,233 |
| District | Montgomery County | LIFE Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carver Elementary School | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| African American | 89.8% | 93.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carver Elementary School | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 734:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.9% | 43.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.