- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, AL
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010144000518
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Oaks Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Oaks Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Oaks Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010144000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Glen Oaks Elementary School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 010144000518 · Fairfield, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 18.3:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High Preparatory School (519 students)
Glen Oaks Elementary School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Glen Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High Preparatory School
519 students
- C J Donald Mid
C J Donald Middle School
316 students
- This school
Glen Oaks Elementary School
275 students
- Robinson Prima
Robinson Primary School
238 students
What this shows Glen Oaks Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Oaks Elementary School compares
Glen Oaks Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$15,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Glen Oaks Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield City reports $15,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C J Donald Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Oaks Elementary School?
Glen Oaks Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Oaks Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Glen Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Oaks Elementary School is African American at 92.7% of enrollment, in Fairfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Oaks Elementary School?
Glen Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Glen Oaks Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Oaks Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Glen Oaks Elementary School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High Preparatory School (519 students), C J Donald Middle School (316 students), and Robinson Primary School (238 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.