- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Grove Hill Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010072000302 · Grove Hill, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students)
Grove Hill Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Grove Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joe M Gillmore
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
389 students
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
376 students
- This school
Grove Hill Elementary School
348 students
- Jackson Interm
Jackson Intermediate School
282 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
278 students
- Clarke County
Clarke County High School
256 students
What this shows Grove Hill Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove Hill Elementary School compares
Grove Hill 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,384
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Clarke County reports $14,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.