Enrollment
710
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestline Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestline Elementary School
Crestline Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartselle, Alabama, enrolling 710 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 710 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hartselle's public schools, it stands alongside Fe Burleson Elementary School (452 students): Crestline Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students) and Hartselle Junior High School (553 students) alongside Crestline 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 Crestline Elementary School compares
Crestline 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,744
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartselle City, which includes Crestline Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~710 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crestline Elementary School a good school?
Crestline Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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