- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opelika, AL
Dixie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010288001132
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
District: Russell County · Alabama
NCES ID 010288001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dixie Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010288001132 · Opelika, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 19.3:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (1,078 students)
Dixie Elementary School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dixie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
1,078 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
810 students
- Oliver Element
Oliver Elementary School
481 students
- Ladonia Elemen
Ladonia Elementary School
461 students
- Mt Olive Prima 424
Mt Olive Primary School
424 students
- This school 251
Dixie Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Dixie Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie Elementary School compares
Dixie Elementary School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,199
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Dixie Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $12,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Opelika
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie Elementary School
How many students attend Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Dixie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Dixie Elementary School rank among public schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Dixie Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students), Russell County Middle School (810 students), and Oliver Elementary School (481 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.