- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cullman, AL
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010099000371
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010099000371 · Cullman, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cullman High School (1,014 students)
East Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cullman High S
Cullman High School
1,014 students
- Cullman City P
Cullman City Primary School
782 students
- Cullman Middle
Cullman Middle School
491 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
490 students
- This school
East Elementary School
466 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,808
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman City reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullman City Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Cullman
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% lower 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 East Elementary School?
26.4% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman City?
Besides East Elementary School, Cullman City also operates Cullman High School (1,014 students), Cullman City Primary School (782 students), and Cullman Middle School (491 students). See the Cullman City district page for the complete list.