- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartselle, AL
Crestline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010173000596
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestline Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestline Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestline Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Hartselle City · Alabama
NCES ID 010173000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Crestline Elementary School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 010173000596 · Hartselle, AL Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 17.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartselle High School (1,027 students)
Crestline Elementary School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Crestline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartselle High
Hartselle High School
1,027 students
- This school
Crestline Elementary School
710 students
- Hartselle Juni
Hartselle Junior High School
553 students
- Hartselle Inte
Hartselle Intermediate School
522 students
- Fe Burleson El
Fe Burleson Elementary School
452 students
- Barkley Bridge
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Crestline Elementary School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestline Elementary School compares
Crestline 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,871
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 710 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
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Crestline Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartselle City reports $12,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fe Burleson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barkley Bridge Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hartselle
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestline Elementary School
How many students attend Crestline Elementary School?
Crestline Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartselle, AL. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestline Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Crestline Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Crestline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestline Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Hartselle, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestline Elementary School?
Crestline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Crestline Elementary School rank among schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestline Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartselle City?
Besides Crestline Elementary School, Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students), Hartselle Junior High School (553 students), and Hartselle Intermediate School (522 students). See the Hartselle City district page for the complete list.