- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Headland, AL
Headland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Headland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010174000603
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headland Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Headland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Headland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Headland, AL.
School address
District: Henry County · Alabama
NCES ID 010174000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Headland Elementary School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010174000603 · Headland, AL Other · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 19.5:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Headland Middle School (580 students)
Headland Elementary School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Headland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Headland Elementary School
898 students
- Headland Middl
Headland Middle School
580 students
- Headland High
Headland High School
442 students
- Abbeville Elem 338
Abbeville Elementary School
338 students
- Abbeville High 266
Abbeville High School
266 students
What this shows Headland Elementary School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Headland Elementary School compares
Headland 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,235
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 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Headland Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Headland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Headland High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Headland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Headland
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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Headland Elementary School
How many students attend Headland Elementary School?
Headland Elementary School has 898 students enrolled. It is a public school in Headland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headland Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Headland Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Headland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Headland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Headland Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Headland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headland Elementary School?
Headland Elementary School 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).
How does Headland Elementary School rank among public schools in Headland?
By Resource Investment Index, Headland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Headland, 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 Henry County?
Besides Headland Elementary School, Henry County also operates Headland Middle School (580 students), Headland High School (442 students), and Abbeville Elementary School (338 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.