Enrollment
452
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartselle, AL
Fe Burleson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fe Burleson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010173000597
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fe Burleson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fe Burleson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fe Burleson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Hartselle City · Alabama
NCES ID 010173000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fe Burleson Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fe Burleson Elementary School
Fe Burleson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartselle, Alabama, enrolling 452 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, Fe Burleson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hartselle's public schools, it stands alongside Crestline Elementary School (710 students): Fe Burleson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students) and Crestline Elementary School (710 students) alongside Fe Burleson 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 Fe Burleson Elementary School compares
Fe Burleson 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 452 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 79.6%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Fe Burleson Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartselle City, which includes Fe Burleson Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 Fe Burleson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barkley Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fe Burleson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hartselle
3 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fe Burleson Elementary School
How many students attend Fe Burleson Elementary School?
Fe Burleson Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartselle, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fe Burleson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fe Burleson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Fe Burleson Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Fe Burleson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fe Burleson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fe Burleson Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Hartselle, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fe Burleson Elementary School?
Fe Burleson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fe Burleson Elementary School rank among schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Fe Burleson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hartselle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartselle on the city page.
Is Fe Burleson Elementary School a good school?
Fe Burleson Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Hartselle City?
Besides Fe Burleson Elementary School, Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students), Crestline Elementary School (710 students), and Hartselle Junior High School (553 students). See the Hartselle City district page for the complete list.
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