- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robertsdale, AL
Elsanor School
Federal NCES profile for Elsanor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027000058
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsanor School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Robertsdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsanor School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsanor School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Robertsdale, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Elsanor School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010027000058 · Robertsdale, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 16.3:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Elsanor School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elsanor School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school 375
Elsanor School
375 students
What this shows Elsanor School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsanor School compares
Elsanor 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,089
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Elsanor School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsanor School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsanor School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 in Robertsdale
2 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elsanor School
How many students attend Elsanor School?
Elsanor School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robertsdale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsanor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsanor School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Elsanor School?
61.3% of students at Elsanor School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsanor School?
The largest demographic group at Elsanor School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Robertsdale, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsanor School?
Elsanor School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Elsanor School rank among schools in Robertsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsanor School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Robertsdale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Robertsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Elsanor 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.