- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homewood, AL
Edgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010176000606
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Homewood, AL.
School address
District: Homewood City · Alabama
NCES ID 010176000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary School held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 010176000606 · Homewood, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 16.1:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Homewood High School (1,333 students)
Edgewood Elementary School held near 921 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homewood High
Homewood High School
1,333 students
- Homewood Middl
Homewood Middle School
1,000 students
- This school
Edgewood Elementary School
935 students
- Hall Kent Elem
Hall Kent Elementary School
717 students
- Shades Cahaba 507
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary School compares
Edgewood 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 80% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,899
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Edgewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Homewood City reports $14,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homewood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall Kent Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Homewood
1 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has 935 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homewood, AL. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Edgewood Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Edgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Homewood, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Edgewood Elementary School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Homewood, 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 Homewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Homewood City?
Besides Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood City also operates Homewood High School (1,333 students), Homewood Middle School (1,000 students), and Hall Kent Elementary School (717 students). See the Homewood City district page for the complete list.