Enrollment
429
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corley Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corley Elementary School
Corley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Boaz, Alabama, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Alabama schools and 21% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Boaz's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boaz Intermediate School (361 students): Corley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.6:1).
Boaz City also operates Boaz High School (721 students) and Boaz Middle School (583 students) alongside Corley 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 Corley Elementary School compares
Corley 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,481
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boaz City, which includes Corley Elementary School.
$11,481
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 55.9%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~429 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Corley Elementary School a good school?
Corley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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