- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Faine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Faine 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 010123000456
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faine Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Faine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faine Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Faine Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 010123000456 · Dothan, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Faine Elementary School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Faine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- This school 326
Faine Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Faine Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faine Elementary School compares
Faine Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 63% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Faine Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dothan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Lake Primary School
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Girard Intermediate School
Standard public school
449 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Selma Street Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faine Elementary School
How many students attend Faine Elementary School?
Faine Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faine Elementary School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% 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 Faine Elementary School?
95.6% of students at Faine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Faine Elementary School is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faine Elementary School?
Faine 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 Faine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Faine Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Faine Elementary School, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.