- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attalla, AL
Ivalee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ivalee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000501
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivalee Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Attalla · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ivalee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivalee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ivalee Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010138000501 · Attalla, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Ivalee Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE held 14.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ivalee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school 200
Ivalee Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Ivalee Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ivalee Elementary School compares
Ivalee 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,215
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Ivalee Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ivalee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivalee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Attalla
2 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ivalee Elementary School
How many students attend Ivalee Elementary School?
Ivalee Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivalee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivalee Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% lower 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 Ivalee Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Ivalee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivalee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ivalee Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Attalla, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivalee Elementary School?
Ivalee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ivalee Elementary School rank among schools in Attalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivalee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Attalla, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Attalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Etowah County?
Besides Ivalee Elementary School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.