- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cullman, AL
Cullman Child Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Cullman Child Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010102001497
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cullman Child Development Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cullman Child Development Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman Child Development Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cullman Child Development Center held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010102001497 · Cullman, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 14.2:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Cullman Child Development Center held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cullman Child Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school 170
Cullman Child Development Center
170 students
What this shows Cullman Child Development Center reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cullman Child Development Center compares
Cullman Child Development Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$11,821
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Cullman Child Development Center is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cullman Child Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cullman Child Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Cullman
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cullman City Primary School
Standard public school
782 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
West Point Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Good Hope Primary School
Standard public school
401 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Welti Elementary School
Standard public school
218 students 18.2:1 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cullman Child Development Center
How many students attend Cullman Child Development Center?
Cullman Child Development Center has 170 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullman Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullman Child Development Center is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% lower 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 Cullman Child Development Center?
63.4% of students at Cullman Child Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cullman Child Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Cullman Child Development Center is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cullman Child Development Center?
Cullman Child Development Center 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 Cullman Child Development Center rank among schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Cullman Child Development Center ranks #3 of 6 schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Cullman Child Development Center, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.