- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geraldine, AL
Geraldine School
Federal NCES profile for Geraldine School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010114000416
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geraldine School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,211
- students enrolled
Geraldine School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010114000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Geraldine School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 010114000416 · Geraldine, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,211 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview School (1,167 students)
Geraldine School held near 1,191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Geraldine School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Geraldine School
1,211 students
- Plainview Scho
Plainview School
1,167 students
- Fyffe High Sch
Fyffe High School
954 students
- Sylvania Schoo
Sylvania School
915 students
- Collinsville H
Collinsville High School
906 students
- Crossville Mid
Crossville Middle School
770 students
What this shows Geraldine School reports 1,211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geraldine School compares
Geraldine 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
21.6%
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
$12,528
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.0%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Geraldine School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $12,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geraldine School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fyffe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geraldine School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geraldine School
How many students attend Geraldine School?
Geraldine School has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geraldine, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine 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 Geraldine School?
55.1% of students at Geraldine School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geraldine School?
The largest demographic group at Geraldine School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Geraldine, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geraldine School?
Geraldine School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Geraldine School, Dekalb County also operates Plainview School (1,167 students), Fyffe High School (954 students), and Sylvania School (915 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.