- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gordo, AL
Gordo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gordo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010273001103
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordo Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 545
- students enrolled
Gordo Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gordo Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010273001103 · Gordo, AL Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 18.2:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordo High School (473 students)
Gordo Elementary School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gordo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gordo Elementary School
545 students
- Gordo High Sch
Gordo High School
473 students
- Aliceville Ele
Aliceville Elementary School
415 students
- Aliceville Hig
Aliceville High School
338 students
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
265 students
- Reform Element 174
Reform Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Gordo Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordo Elementary School compares
Gordo 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,293
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Gordo Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens County reports $13,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gordo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliceville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliceville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reform Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Gordo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordo Elementary School
How many students attend Gordo Elementary School?
Gordo Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gordo, AL. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordo Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordo Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Gordo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gordo Elementary School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Gordo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordo Elementary School?
Gordo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pickens County?
Besides Gordo Elementary School, Pickens County also operates Gordo High School (473 students), Aliceville Elementary School (415 students), and Aliceville High School (338 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.