- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, AL
Eastwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010117000430
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Eastwood Elementary School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010117000430 · Decatur, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 17:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Eastwood Elementary School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Eastwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- This school 272
Eastwood Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Eastwood Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood Elementary School compares
Eastwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Eastwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austin Junior High School
Standard public school
664 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Austinville Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 17.8:1 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elementary School
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Eastwood Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Eastwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Eastwood Elementary School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Eastwood Elementary School, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.