- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Girard Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Girard Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010123000448
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Primary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Girard Primary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Primary School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Girard Primary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010123000448 · Dothan, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 19:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Girard Primary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Girard Primary 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 380
Girard Primary School
380 students
What this shows Girard Primary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Primary School compares
Girard Primary 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
White 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Girard Primary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Primary 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
Girard Intermediate School
Standard public school
449 students 29.9:1 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
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Primary School
How many students attend Girard Primary School?
Girard Primary School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Primary School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Girard Primary School?
89.8% of students at Girard Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Girard Primary School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Primary School?
Girard Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Primary School ranks #10 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 Primary 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.