- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pell City, AL
Eden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010265001469
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Eden Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010265001469 · Pell City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Eden Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Eden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- This school 346
Eden Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Eden Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Elementary School compares
Eden 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,931
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Eden Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duran Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pell City
1 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eden Elementary School
How many students attend Eden Elementary School?
Eden Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pell City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Eden Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Eden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eden Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Elementary School?
Eden 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 Eden Elementary School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Eden Elementary School, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Duran Junior High School (601 students), and Williams Intermediate School (598 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.