Enrollment
397
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glencoe, AL
Glencoe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glencoe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000497
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glencoe Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glencoe Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glencoe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glencoe Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glencoe Elementary School
Glencoe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glencoe, Alabama, enrolling 397 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students) and John S Jones Elementary School (745 students) alongside Glencoe Elementary 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 Glencoe Elementary School compares
Glencoe Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,738
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
White 83.1%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Glencoe Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etowah County, which includes Glencoe Elementary School.
$10,738
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 64.9%
Federal 18.3%
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 Glencoe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glencoe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glencoe Elementary School
How many students attend Glencoe Elementary School?
Glencoe Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glencoe, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencoe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencoe Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glencoe Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Glencoe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glencoe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glencoe Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Glencoe, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glencoe Elementary School?
Glencoe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Glencoe Elementary School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Glencoe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glencoe on the city page.
Is Glencoe Elementary School a good school?
Glencoe Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Etowah County?
Besides Glencoe Elementary School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.
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