- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylacauga, AL
Indian Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010312001594
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Valley Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Sylacauga · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL.
School address
District: Sylacauga City · Alabama
NCES ID 010312001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Indian Valley Elementary School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 010312001594 · Sylacauga, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 17:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylacauga High School (627 students)
Indian Valley Elementary School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Indian Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylacauga High
Sylacauga High School
627 students
- This school
Indian Valley Elementary School
477 students
- Nicholslawson
Nicholslawson Middle School
446 students
- Pinecrest Elem
Pinecrest Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Indian Valley Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Valley Elementary School compares
Indian Valley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,512
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
White 38.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Indian Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Sylacauga City reports $12,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicholslawson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Sylacauga
3 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Valley Elementary School?
Indian Valley Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylacauga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Indian Valley Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Indian Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Valley Elementary School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Sylacauga, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Valley Elementary School?
Indian Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Indian Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Sylacauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Sylacauga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sylacauga on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylacauga City?
Besides Indian Valley Elementary School, Sylacauga City also operates Sylacauga High School (627 students), Nicholslawson Middle School (446 students), and Pinecrest Elementary School (426 students). See the Sylacauga City district page for the complete list.