Enrollment
449
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Girard Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Girard Intermediate School
Girard Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 69% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 449 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dothan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students): Girard Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.9:1 vs 19.1:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students) and Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) alongside Girard Intermediate 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 Girard Intermediate School compares
Girard Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,004
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Girard Intermediate School.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
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 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
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~449 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Girard Intermediate School a good school?
Girard Intermediate School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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