- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anniston, AL
Golden Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010009000017
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Anniston City · Alabama
NCES ID 010009000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Golden Springs Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010009000017 · Anniston, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 17:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Anniston High School (498 students)
Golden Springs Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Golden Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anniston High
Anniston High School
498 students
- This school
Golden Springs Elementary School
357 students
- Anniston Middl
Anniston Middle School
357 students
- Randolph Park
Randolph Park Elementary School
339 students
- Cobb Preparato
Cobb Preparatory Academy
270 students
What this shows Golden Springs Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Springs Elementary School compares
Golden Springs Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$15,450
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
White 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Golden Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anniston City reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anniston Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randolph Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cobb Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Anniston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Springs Elementary School?
Golden Springs Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Springs Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Springs Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Golden Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Springs Elementary School is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Springs Elementary School?
Golden Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Golden Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, 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 Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Anniston City?
Besides Golden Springs Elementary School, Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students), Anniston Middle School (357 students), and Randolph Park Elementary School (339 students). See the Anniston City district page for the complete list.