- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Dalraida Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dalraida Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001006
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalraida Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #15 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalraida Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalraida Elementary School ranks #15 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Dalraida Elementary School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 010243001006 · Montgomery, AL Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 20.9:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Dalraida Elementary School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dalraida Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school
Dalraida Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Dalraida Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalraida Elementary School compares
Dalraida 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Dalraida Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalraida Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalraida Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Davis Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dalraida Elementary School
How many students attend Dalraida Elementary School?
Dalraida Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalraida Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalraida Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalraida Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Dalraida Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalraida Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dalraida Elementary School is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalraida Elementary School?
Dalraida Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Dalraida Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalraida Elementary School ranks #15 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Dalraida Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.