Enrollment
276
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huxford Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huxford Elementary School
Huxford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Atmore, Alabama, enrolling 276 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Atmore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Escambia County Middle School (278 students): Huxford Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 9.3:1).
Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students) and Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students) alongside Huxford 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 Huxford Elementary School compares
Huxford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia County, which includes Huxford Elementary School.
$13,190
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~276 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Atmore on the city page.
Is Huxford Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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