- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Fe Burleson Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 010173000597 · Hartselle, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartselle High School (1,027 students)
Fe Burleson Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fe Burleson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartselle High
Hartselle High School
1,027 students
- Crestline Elem
Crestline Elementary School
710 students
- Hartselle Juni
Hartselle Junior High School
553 students
- Hartselle Inte
Hartselle Intermediate School
522 students
- This school
Fe Burleson Elementary School
452 students
- Barkley Bridge
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Fe Burleson Elementary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fe Burleson Elementary School compares
Fe Burleson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,871
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 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.
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
District finance for Hartselle City reports $12,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~452 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.