- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Crestmont Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010339001277 · Northport, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 16.8:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Crestmont Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Crestmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 268
Crestmont Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Crestmont Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestmont Elementary School compares
Crestmont 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,564
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 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.
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
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,434
- 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
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 (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.