- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prichard, AL
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001028
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Prichard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Prichard, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Grant Elementary School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010237001028 · Prichard, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 19:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Grant Elementary School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 285
Grant Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary School compares
Grant Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 65% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,245
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Grant Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Prichard
2 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prichard, AL. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary School?
97.0% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is African American at 96.1% of enrollment, in Prichard, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Grant Elementary School rank among schools in Prichard?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Prichard, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.