Enrollment
282
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eutaw, AL
Eutaw Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Eutaw Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010168001452
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eutaw Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eutaw · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eutaw Primary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eutaw Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eutaw, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eutaw Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eutaw Primary School
Eutaw Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eutaw, Alabama, enrolling 282 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, Eutaw Primary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 20% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greene County spends $17,428 per pupil, 40% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greene County also operates Robert Brown Middle School (309 students) and Greene County High School (250 students) alongside Eutaw Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eutaw Primary School compares
Eutaw Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$17,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Eutaw Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County, which includes Eutaw Primary School.
$17,428
Per student
+40%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 41.2%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eutaw Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eutaw Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eutaw Primary School
How many students attend Eutaw Primary School?
Eutaw Primary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eutaw, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eutaw Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eutaw Primary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Eutaw Primary School?
74.8% of students at Eutaw Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eutaw Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Eutaw Primary School is African American at 97.2% of enrollment, in Eutaw, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eutaw Primary School?
Eutaw Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eutaw Primary School rank among public schools in Eutaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Eutaw Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eutaw, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eutaw on the city page.
Is Eutaw Primary School a good school?
Eutaw Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greene County?
Besides Eutaw Primary School, Greene County also operates Robert Brown Middle School (309 students) and Greene County High School (250 students). See the Greene County district page for the complete list.
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