- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Double Springs, AL
Double Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Double Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010358001358
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Double Springs Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Double Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Double Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Double Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, AL.
School address
District: Winston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010358001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Double Springs Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010358001358 · Double Springs, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 16.6:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Addison Elementary School (346 students)
Double Springs Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Double Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Double Springs Elementary School
349 students
- Addison Elemen
Addison Elementary School
346 students
- Meek High Scho
Meek High School
286 students
- Winston County
Winston County High School
285 students
- Lynn High Scho
Lynn High School
256 students
- Addison High S
Addison High School
232 students
What this shows Double Springs Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Double Springs Elementary School compares
Double Springs 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Double Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston County reports $14,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Double Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addison High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Double Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Double Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Double Springs Elementary School?
Double Springs Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Double Springs, AL. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Double Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Double Springs Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Double Springs Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Double Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Double Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Double Springs Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Double Springs, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Double Springs Elementary School?
Double Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Double Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Double Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Double Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winston County?
Besides Double Springs Elementary School, Winston County also operates Addison Elementary School (346 students), Meek High School (286 students), and Winston County High School (285 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.