- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbiana, AL
Elvin Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elvin Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010303001588
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elvin Hill Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elvin Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elvin Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Elvin Hill Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010303001588 · Columbiana, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 17.8:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Elvin Hill Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elvin Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 534
Elvin Hill Elementary School
534 students
What this shows Elvin Hill Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elvin Hill Elementary School compares
Elvin Hill 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,436
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Elvin Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elvin Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elvin Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elvin Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Elvin Hill Elementary School?
Elvin Hill Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbiana, AL. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvin Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elvin Hill Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elvin Hill Elementary School?
60.9% of students at Elvin Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elvin Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elvin Hill Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Columbiana, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elvin Hill Elementary School?
Elvin Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elvin Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Elvin Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Elvin Hill Elementary School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.