Enrollment
550
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, AL
Curry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Curry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010345001309
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curry Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Curry Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curry Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curry Elementary School
Curry Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jasper, Alabama, enrolling 550 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jasper's public schools, it stands alongside Valley Junior High School (602 students): Curry Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.8:1).
Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students) and Valley Junior High School (602 students) alongside Curry 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 Curry Elementary School compares
Curry 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,315
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 91.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Curry 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 Walker County, which includes Curry Elementary School.
$12,315
Per student
-1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 57.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 Curry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Jasper
2 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Curry Elementary School
How many students attend Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curry Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% 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 Curry Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Curry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Curry Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curry Elementary School?
Curry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Curry Elementary School rank among schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jasper on the city page.
Is Curry Elementary School a good school?
Curry Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Walker County?
Besides Curry Elementary School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Dora High School (476 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.
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