Enrollment
349
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Double Springs Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Double Springs Elementary School
Double Springs Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Double Springs, Alabama, enrolling 349 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 349 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winston County also operates Addison Elementary School (346 students) and Meek High School (286 students) alongside Double Springs 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 Double Springs Elementary School compares
Double Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston County, which includes Double Springs Elementary School.
$13,667
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~349 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Double Springs on the city page.
Is Double Springs Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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