Enrollment
114
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayneville, AL
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonsteele Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010216000821
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonsteele Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hayneville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonsteele Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, AL.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Alabama
NCES ID 010216000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonsteele Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonsteele Elementary School
Jacksonsteele Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Hayneville, Alabama, enrolling 114 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Jacksonsteele Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Alabama schools and 28% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Alabama schools, with 114 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lowndes County spends $20,753 per pupil, 66% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 23 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 114 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hayneville's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (200 students): Jacksonsteele Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Lowndes County also operates Central Elementary School (200 students) and Calhoun High School (186 students) alongside Jacksonsteele 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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School compares
Jacksonsteele 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$20,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
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
African American 93.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Jacksonsteele Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Jacksonsteele Elementary School.
$20,753
Per student
+66%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 50.3%
Federal 31.0%
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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Deposit Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayneville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonsteele Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hayneville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonsteele Elementary School
How many students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayneville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonsteele Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% 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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
89.1% of students at Jacksonsteele Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonsteele Elementary School is African American at 93.9% of enrollment, in Hayneville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School rank among public schools in Hayneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hayneville, 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 Hayneville on the city page.
Is Jacksonsteele Elementary School a good school?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama. 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 Lowndes County?
Besides Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Lowndes County also operates Central Elementary School (200 students), Calhoun High School (186 students), and Fort Deposit Elementary School (186 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.
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