Enrollment
898
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Headland Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Headland Elementary School
Headland Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Headland, Alabama, enrolling 898 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 90% of state schools at 898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Headland's public schools, it stands alongside Headland Middle School (580 students): Headland Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 20:1).
Henry County also operates Headland Middle School (580 students) and Headland High School (442 students) alongside Headland 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 Headland Elementary School compares
Headland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Headland Elementary School.
$11,477
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 60.7%
Federal 19.0%
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 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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Headland on the city page.
Is Headland Elementary School a good school?
Headland Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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