- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Fayette Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 010147001514 · Fayette, AL Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 18.9:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hubbertville School (450 students)
Fayette Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fayette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fayette Elementary School
529 students
- Hubbertville S
Hubbertville School
450 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
366 students
- Berry Elementa
Berry Elementary School
360 students
- Fayette Middle
Fayette Middle School
318 students
- Berry High Sch
Berry High School
245 students
What this shows Fayette Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette Elementary School compares
Fayette Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,423
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 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.
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
District finance for Fayette County reports $13,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 64.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.