Enrollment
400
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bessemer, AL
Concord Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Concord Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000697
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Bessemer · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord Elementary School
Concord Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bessemer, Alabama, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.7% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bessemer's public schools, it stands alongside Oak Grove High School (777 students): Concord Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18.1:1).
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Concord 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 Concord Elementary School compares
Concord 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,497
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
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
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Concord Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Concord Elementary School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 Concord Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Bessemer
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Grove High School
Standard public school
777 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mccalla Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 18:1 students per teacher
Jonesboro Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Abrams Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Concord Elementary School
How many students attend Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bessemer, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Concord Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Concord Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Bessemer, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Elementary School?
Concord Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Concord Elementary School rank among schools in Bessemer?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bessemer on the city page.
Is Concord Elementary School a good school?
Concord Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Concord Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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