Enrollment
529
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayette, AL
Fayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010147001514
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fayette, AL.
School address
District: Fayette County · Alabama
NCES ID 010147001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette Elementary School
Fayette Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayette, Alabama, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fayette's public schools, it stands alongside Hubbertville School (450 students): Fayette Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Fayette County also operates Hubbertville School (450 students) and Fayette County High School (366 students) alongside Fayette 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 Fayette Elementary School compares
Fayette 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,622
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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 529 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: 0.2 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
White 67.3%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Fayette 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 Fayette County, which includes Fayette Elementary School.
$12,622
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 58.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Fayette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbertville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Fayette
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fayette Elementary School
How many students attend Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayette, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Fayette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Fayette, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Fayette Elementary School rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette on the city page.
Is Fayette Elementary School a good school?
Fayette Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Fayette County?
Besides Fayette Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Hubbertville School (450 students), Fayette County High School (366 students), and Berry Elementary School (360 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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