- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Girard Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Girard Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010123000447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Intermediate School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Girard Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Intermediate School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Girard Intermediate School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010123000447 · Dothan, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 29.9:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Girard Intermediate School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Girard Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- This school 449
Girard Intermediate School
449 students
What this shows Girard Intermediate School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Intermediate School compares
Girard Intermediate 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 | 29.9:1 | ▲ 69% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.2%
White 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Girard Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dothan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Lake Primary School
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Selma Street Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Intermediate School
How many students attend Girard Intermediate School?
Girard Intermediate School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Intermediate School is 29.9:1, which is 69% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Girard Intermediate School?
93.1% of students at Girard Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Girard Intermediate School is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Intermediate School?
Girard Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Girard Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Intermediate School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Girard Intermediate School, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.