Enrollment
357
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Springs Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Springs Elementary School
Golden Springs Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 357 students.
At 17:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anniston's elementary schools, it stands alongside White Plains Middle School (387 students): Golden Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 20.4:1).
Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students) and Anniston Middle School (357 students) alongside Golden Springs 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 Golden Springs Elementary School compares
Golden Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anniston City, which includes Golden Springs Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden Springs Elementary School a good school?
Golden Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 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 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.
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