- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkmont, AL
Elkmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Elkmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210001549
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkmont High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 597
- students enrolled
Elkmont High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Elkmont High School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010210001549 · Elkmont, AL Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 19.3:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Elkmont High School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elkmont High 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 597
Elkmont High School
597 students
What this shows Elkmont High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkmont High School compares
Elkmont High 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Elkmont High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 High 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkmont High 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkmont High School
How many students attend Elkmont High School?
Elkmont High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkmont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkmont High School is 19.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkmont High School?
56.5% of students at Elkmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Elkmont High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Elkmont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkmont High School?
Elkmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High 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.