- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Epic Alternative Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000119
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epic Alternative Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Epic Alternative Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Epic Alternative Elementary School ranks #2 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Epic Alternative Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010039000119 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 13.6:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Epic Alternative Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Epic Alternative Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 232
Epic Alternative Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Epic Alternative Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epic Alternative Elementary School compares
Epic Alternative 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.2%
White 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Epic Alternative Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Epic Alternative Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epic Alternative Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Epic Alternative Elementary School
How many students attend Epic Alternative Elementary School?
Epic Alternative Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epic Alternative Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Epic Alternative Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower 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 Epic Alternative Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Epic Alternative Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Epic Alternative Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Epic Alternative Elementary School is African American at 92.2% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epic Alternative Elementary School?
Epic Alternative Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Epic Alternative Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Epic Alternative Elementary School ranks #2 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Epic Alternative Elementary School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.