Enrollment
1,034
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elberta, AL
Elberta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elberta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027000625
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elberta Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elberta · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elberta Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elberta Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elberta, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elberta Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elberta Elementary School
Elberta Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Elberta, Alabama, enrolling 1,034 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,034 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Elberta Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elberta Elementary School compares
Elberta Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Elberta Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Elberta Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elberta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elberta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,034 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elberta Elementary School
How many students attend Elberta Elementary School?
Elberta Elementary School has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elberta, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elberta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elberta Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elberta Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Elberta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elberta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elberta Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Elberta, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elberta Elementary School?
Elberta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elberta Elementary School rank among public schools in Elberta?
By Resource Investment Index, Elberta Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elberta, 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 Elberta on the city page.
Is Elberta Elementary School a good school?
Elberta Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Elberta Elementary School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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