- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boaz, AL
Corley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010001200884
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Corley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corley Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Corley Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 010001200884 · Boaz, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 21.4:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Boaz High School (721 students)
Corley Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Corley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boaz High Scho
Boaz High School
721 students
- Boaz Middle Sc
Boaz Middle School
583 students
- Boaz Elementar
Boaz Elementary School
513 students
- This school
Corley Elementary School
429 students
- Boaz Intermedi
Boaz Intermediate School
361 students
What this shows Corley Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corley Elementary School compares
Corley Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,317
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 44.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Corley Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boaz City reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boaz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boaz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boaz Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boaz Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Boaz
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Corley Elementary School
How many students attend Corley Elementary School?
Corley Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boaz, AL. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corley Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corley Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Corley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corley Elementary School?
Corley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Corley Elementary School rank among public schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Corley Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Boaz, 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 Boaz on the city page.
What other schools are in Boaz City?
Besides Corley Elementary School, Boaz City also operates Boaz High School (721 students), Boaz Middle School (583 students), and Boaz Elementary School (513 students). See the Boaz City district page for the complete list.