- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelika, AL
Jeter Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jeter Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010258001068
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeter Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeter Primary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeter Primary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jeter Primary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010258001068 · Opelika, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15.5:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika High School (1,590 students)
Jeter Primary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jeter Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opelika High S
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- Opelika Middle
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- Southview Prim 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- This school 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- Carver Primary 414
Carver Primary School
414 students
What this shows Jeter Primary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeter Primary School compares
Jeter Primary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,232
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 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
African American 46.4%
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Jeter Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeter Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Opelika Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeter Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Opelika
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sanford Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southview Primary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Northside School
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Carver Primary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Standard public school
397 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Forest Intermediate School
Standard public school
393 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeter Primary School
How many students attend Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeter Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeter Primary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Jeter Primary School?
69.2% of students at Jeter Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeter Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeter Primary School is African American at 46.4% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeter Primary School?
Jeter Primary 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 Jeter Primary School rank among elementary schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeter Primary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Opelika City?
Besides Jeter Primary School, Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students), Opelika Middle School (812 students), and Southview Primary School (480 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.