Enrollment
1,035
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prattville, AL
Daniel Pratt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Pratt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010024000546
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Pratt Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Prattville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Pratt Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Pratt Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Prattville, AL.
School address
District: Autauga County · Alabama
NCES ID 010024000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Pratt Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Pratt Elementary School
Daniel Pratt Elementary School is a large elementary school in Prattville, Alabama, enrolling 1,035 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Prattville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prattville Elementary School (546 students): Daniel Pratt Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 16.5:1).
Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students) and Pine Level Elementary School (949 students) alongside Daniel Pratt 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 Daniel Pratt Elementary School compares
Daniel Pratt 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,270
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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 44.7%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Daniel Pratt 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 Autauga County, which includes Daniel Pratt Elementary School.
$10,270
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 61.5%
Federal 16.8%
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 Daniel Pratt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Level Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prattville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marbury High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Billingsley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Pratt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Prattville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,035 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Pratt Elementary School
How many students attend Daniel Pratt Elementary School?
Daniel Pratt Elementary School has 1,035 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prattville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pratt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Pratt Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Pratt Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Daniel Pratt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Pratt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Pratt Elementary School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Prattville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Pratt Elementary School?
Daniel Pratt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Daniel Pratt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Prattville?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Pratt Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Prattville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prattville on the city page.
Is Daniel Pratt Elementary School a good school?
Daniel Pratt Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more 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 Autauga County?
Besides Daniel Pratt Elementary School, Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students), Pine Level Elementary School (949 students), and Prattville Junior High School (928 students). See the Autauga County district page for the complete list.
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