- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AL
Donehoo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donehoo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010162000551
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donehoo Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Donehoo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donehoo Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Donehoo Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 010162000551 · Gadsden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 16.1:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Donehoo Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Donehoo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- This school 225
Donehoo Elementary School
225 students
What this shows Donehoo Elementary School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donehoo Elementary School compares
Donehoo Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,509
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 8.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Donehoo Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donehoo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donehoo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gadsden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
W E Striplin Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 20:1 students per teacher
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Gaston High School
Standard public school
380 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Eura Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 18.1:1 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donehoo Elementary School
How many students attend Donehoo Elementary School?
Donehoo Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donehoo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donehoo Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Donehoo Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Donehoo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donehoo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donehoo Elementary School is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donehoo Elementary School?
Donehoo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Donehoo Elementary School rank among schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Donehoo Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Donehoo Elementary School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and Adams Elementary School (433 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.