- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiths Station, AL
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Smiths Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000486
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Smiths Station Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Smiths Station Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
East Smiths Station Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010207000486 · Smiths Station, AL Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 16.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
East Smiths Station Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Smiths Station Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- This school
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- Beulah Element
Beulah Elementary School
696 students
What this shows East Smiths Station Elementary School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Smiths Station Elementary School compares
East Smiths Station 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,566
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 785 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, East Smiths Station Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Smiths Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Smiths Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Smiths Station
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Smiths Station Elementary School
How many students attend East Smiths Station Elementary School?
East Smiths Station Elementary School has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smiths Station, AL. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Smiths Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Smiths Station Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School?
56.1% of students at East Smiths Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Smiths Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Smiths Station Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Smiths Station, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Smiths Station Elementary School?
East Smiths Station Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Smiths Station Elementary School rank among schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smiths Station on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides East Smiths Station Elementary School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.