Enrollment
268
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northport, AL
Crestmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001277
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestmont Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestmont Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestmont Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestmont Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestmont Elementary School
Crestmont Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Northport, Alabama, enrolling 268 students.
At 16.8:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Northport's public schools, it stands alongside Walker Elementary School (743 students): Crestmont Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17.7:1).
Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,434 students) alongside Crestmont 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 Crestmont Elementary School compares
Crestmont 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,186
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 268 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
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 11.9%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Crestmont 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 Tuscaloosa County, which includes Crestmont Elementary School.
$11,186
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 Crestmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Northport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
743 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northport Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Flatwoods Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Matthews Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special-education school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~268 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestmont Elementary School
How many students attend Crestmont Elementary School?
Crestmont Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northport, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestmont Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Crestmont Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Crestmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestmont Elementary School is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestmont Elementary School?
Crestmont 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 Crestmont Elementary School rank among schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestmont Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northport on the city page.
Is Crestmont Elementary School a good school?
Crestmont Elementary School earns 45/100 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Crestmont Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.
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