Enrollment
302
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Talladega, AL
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evelyn D Houston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010315001724
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega City · Alabama
NCES ID 010315001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evelyn D Houston Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling 302 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Alabama schools and 19% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.8% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 302 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 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 302 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Talladega's elementary schools, it stands alongside C L Salter Elementary School (353 students): Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Talladega City also operates Talladega High School (634 students) and C L Salter Elementary School (353 students) alongside Evelyn D Houston Elementary 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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School compares
Evelyn D Houston Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$13,644
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 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 70.2%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega City, which includes Evelyn D Houston Elementary School.
$13,644
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C L Salter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zora Ellis Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond L Young Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evelyn D Houston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Talladega
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
How many students attend Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Talladega, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
85.8% of students at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Talladega, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Evelyn D Houston Elementary School rank among public schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn D Houston Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Talladega, 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 Talladega on the city page.
Is Evelyn D Houston Elementary School a good school?
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 Talladega City?
Besides Evelyn D Houston Elementary School, Talladega City also operates Talladega High School (634 students), C L Salter Elementary School (353 students), and Zora Ellis Junior High School (228 students). See the Talladega City district page for the complete list.
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