- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Cove, AL
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Goldsmithschiffman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180002173
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 935
- students enrolled
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180002173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010180002173 · Big Cove, AL Other · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 18:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- This school
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
877 students
What this shows Goldsmithschiffman Elementary reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldsmithschiffman Elementary compares
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 81% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 935 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goldsmithschiffman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldsmithschiffman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
How many students attend Goldsmithschiffman Elementary?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary has 935 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Cove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary 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 Goldsmithschiffman Elementary?
11.2% of students at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Goldsmithschiffman Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Big Cove, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldsmithschiffman Elementary?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Goldsmithschiffman Elementary, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.