- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
East Limestone High School
Federal NCES profile for East Limestone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000800
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Limestone High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Limestone High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Limestone High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
East Limestone High School held near 1,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010210000800 · Athens, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 22.1:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
East Limestone High School held near 1,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.2 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Limestone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- This school 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- Elkmont Elemen 599
Elkmont Elementary School
599 students
What this shows East Limestone High School reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Limestone High School compares
East Limestone High 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 40% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,240
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, East Limestone High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Limestone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ardmore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkmont Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Limestone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Athens Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 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 (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Limestone High School
How many students attend East Limestone High School?
East Limestone High School has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,282 (2022-23) → 1,281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Limestone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Limestone High School is 22.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Limestone High School?
35.1% of students at East Limestone High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Limestone High School?
The largest demographic group at East Limestone High School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Limestone High School?
East Limestone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Limestone High School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, East Limestone High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides East Limestone High School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), Ardmore High School (964 students), and West Limestone High School (736 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.