- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkmont, AL
Elkmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elkmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210002431
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkmont Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 599
- students enrolled
Elkmont Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Elkmont Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010210002431 · Elkmont, AL Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 25:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Elkmont Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elkmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- This school 599
Elkmont Elementary School
599 students
What this shows Elkmont Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkmont Elementary School compares
Elkmont Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$9,240
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 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Elkmont Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Elkmont
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkmont Elementary School
How many students attend Elkmont Elementary School?
Elkmont Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkmont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkmont Elementary School is 25:1, which is 41% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkmont Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Elkmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elkmont Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Elkmont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkmont Elementary School?
Elkmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Elkmont Elementary School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.