- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attalla, AL
Duck Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Duck Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000494
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duck Springs Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Attalla · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Duck Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duck Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Duck Springs Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010138000494 · Attalla, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 17.3:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Duck Springs Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Duck Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school 207
Duck Springs Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Duck Springs Elementary School reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duck Springs Elementary School compares
Duck 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$11,215
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 207 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Duck Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duck Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duck Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Attalla
2 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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duck Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Duck Springs Elementary School?
Duck Springs Elementary School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duck Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duck Springs Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Duck Springs Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Duck Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duck Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Duck Springs Elementary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Attalla, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duck Springs Elementary School?
Duck Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Duck Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Attalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Duck Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Attalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Etowah County?
Besides Duck Springs Elementary School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.