- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atmore, AL
Huxford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huxford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010135000488
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huxford Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Atmore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Huxford Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huxford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Huxford Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010135000488 · Atmore, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 17.3:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
Huxford Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huxford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- This school
Huxford Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Huxford Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huxford Elementary School compares
Huxford 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,614
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 276 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 39.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.8%
Two or More 17.8%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Huxford Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huxford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huxford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Atmore
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huxford Elementary School
How many students attend Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atmore, AL. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huxford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huxford Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Huxford Elementary School?
67.5% of students at Huxford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huxford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huxford Elementary School is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Atmore, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Huxford Elementary School rank among public schools in Atmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Huxford Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atmore, 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 Escambia County?
Besides Huxford Elementary School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.