Enrollment
474
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, AL
Geneva County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010166001791
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Geneva County Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hartford, AL.
School address
District: Geneva County · Alabama
NCES ID 010166001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva County Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva County Elementary School
Geneva County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Alabama, enrolling 474 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 474 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 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #161.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students) and Samson Elementary School (361 students) alongside Geneva County 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 Geneva County Elementary School compares
Geneva County 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,714
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 73.0%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Geneva County Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva County, which includes Geneva County Elementary School.
$11,714
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.0%
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 Geneva County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~474 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva County Elementary School
How many students attend Geneva County Elementary School?
Geneva County Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Geneva County Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Geneva County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneva County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva County Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Hartford, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva County Elementary School?
Geneva County 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 Geneva County Elementary School rank among public schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hartford, 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 Hartford on the city page.
Is Geneva County Elementary School a good school?
Geneva County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Geneva County?
Besides Geneva County Elementary School, Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students), Samson Elementary School (361 students), and Slocomb High School (354 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.
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