- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jacksonsteele Elementary School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010216000821 · Hayneville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 12.7:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (200 students)
Jacksonsteele Elementary School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jacksonsteele Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
200 students
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
186 students
- Fort Deposit E
Fort Deposit Elementary School
186 students
- Central High S
Central High School
175 students
- Hayneville Mid
Hayneville Middle School
144 students
- This school
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
114 students
What this shows Jacksonsteele Elementary School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonsteele Elementary School compares
Jacksonsteele 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Lowndes County reports $23,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~114 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.