Enrollment
348
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grove Hill, AL
Grove Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grove Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010072000302
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Hill Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grove Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grove Hill, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove Hill Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove Hill Elementary School
Grove Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grove Hill, Alabama, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students) and Jackson High School (376 students) alongside Grove Hill 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 Grove Hill Elementary School compares
Grove Hill 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 18% in Alabama - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$13,283
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 57.5%
White 33.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Grove Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County, which includes Grove Hill Elementary School.
$13,283
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 30.4%
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 Grove Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~348 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grove Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Grove Hill Elementary School?
Grove Hill Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grove Hill, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Hill Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% lower 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 Grove Hill Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Grove Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grove Hill Elementary School is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Grove Hill, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Hill Elementary School?
Grove Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Grove Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Grove Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grove Hill, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grove Hill on the city page.
Is Grove Hill Elementary School a good school?
Grove Hill Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Alabama schools. 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 Clarke County?
Besides Grove Hill Elementary School, Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students), Jackson High School (376 students), and Jackson Intermediate School (282 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.
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