- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AL
Eura Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eura Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010162000555
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eura Brown Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eura Brown Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eura Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Eura Brown Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010162000555 · Gadsden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 16.2:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Eura Brown Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Eura Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- This school 340
Eura Brown Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Eura Brown Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eura Brown Elementary School compares
Eura Brown 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 44% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,509
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Eura Brown Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eura Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eura Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gadsden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
W E Striplin Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 20:1 students per teacher
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Gaston High School
Standard public school
380 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Thompson Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 26.2:1 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eura Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Eura Brown Elementary School?
Eura Brown Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eura Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eura Brown Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Eura Brown Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Eura Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eura Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eura Brown Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eura Brown Elementary School?
Eura Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Eura Brown Elementary School rank among schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Eura Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Eura Brown Elementary School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and Adams Elementary School (433 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.