- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millbrook, AL
Coosada Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coosada Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010129000833
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coosada Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Millbrook · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coosada Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coosada Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Coosada Elementary School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010129000833 · Millbrook, AL Other · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 14:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Coosada Elementary School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Coosada Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- Stanhope Elmor
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- This school
Coosada Elementary School
797 students
What this shows Coosada Elementary School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coosada Elementary School compares
Coosada 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
27.5%
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
$10,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Coosada Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coosada Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coosada Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coosada Elementary School
How many students attend Coosada Elementary School?
Coosada Elementary School has 797 students enrolled. It is a public school in Millbrook, AL. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coosada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coosada Elementary School 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 Coosada Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Coosada Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coosada Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coosada Elementary School is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Millbrook, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coosada Elementary School?
Coosada Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Coosada Elementary School rank among public schools in Millbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Coosada Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmore County?
Besides Coosada Elementary School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.