- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pell City, AL
Iola Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Iola Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010265001572
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iola Roberts Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Iola Roberts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Iola Roberts Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010265001572 · Pell City, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 19.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Iola Roberts Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Iola Roberts Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- Walter M Kenne 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- This school 402
Iola Roberts Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Iola Roberts Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iola Roberts Elementary School compares
Iola Roberts 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,931
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Iola Roberts Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iola Roberts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duran Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iola Roberts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Pell City
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iola Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pell City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Roberts Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iola Roberts Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Iola Roberts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iola Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Iola Roberts Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iola Roberts Elementary School?
Iola Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Iola Roberts Elementary School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Roberts Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Pell City, 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 Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Iola Roberts Elementary School, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Duran Junior High School (601 students), and Williams Intermediate School (598 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.