- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fitzpatrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001777
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzpatrick Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #17 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzpatrick Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzpatrick Elementary School ranks #17 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Fitzpatrick Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010243001777 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 17.5:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Fitzpatrick Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fitzpatrick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 385
Fitzpatrick Elementary School
385 students
What this shows Fitzpatrick Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzpatrick Elementary School compares
Fitzpatrick 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Fitzpatrick Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitzpatrick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzpatrick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzpatrick Elementary School
How many students attend Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzpatrick Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
92.8% of students at Fitzpatrick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fitzpatrick Elementary School is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Fitzpatrick Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzpatrick Elementary School ranks #17 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Fitzpatrick Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.