- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jemison, AL
Jemison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jemison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010066001657
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemison Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jemison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemison Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jemison, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066001657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jemison Elementary School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010066001657 · Jemison, AL Other · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clanton Elementary School (942 students)
Jemison Elementary School held near 759 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jemison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clanton Elemen
Clanton Elementary School
942 students
- Thorsby High S
Thorsby High School
895 students
- Chilton County
Chilton County High School
833 students
- Isabella High
Isabella High School
789 students
- This school
Jemison Elementary School
752 students
- Jemison High S
Jemison High School
702 students
What this shows Jemison Elementary School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jemison Elementary School compares
Jemison 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Jemison Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Chilton County reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jemison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jemison Elementary School
How many students attend Jemison Elementary School?
Jemison Elementary School has 752 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jemison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Jemison Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Jemison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jemison Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Jemison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemison Elementary School?
Jemison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jemison Elementary School rank among public schools in Jemison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jemison, 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 Chilton County?
Besides Jemison Elementary School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.