- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexander City, AL
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jim Pearson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010003000004
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Pearson Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Alexander City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Pearson Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Pearson Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL.
School address
District: Alexander City · Alabama
NCES ID 010003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Jim Pearson Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 010003000004 · Alexander City, AL Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 16.4:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Russell High School (852 students)
Jim Pearson Elementary School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jim Pearson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Russe
Benjamin Russell High School
852 students
- This school
Jim Pearson Elementary School
704 students
- Nathaniel H St
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
436 students
- Alexander City
Alexander City Middle School
430 students
- William L Radn
William L Radney Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Jim Pearson Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Pearson Elementary School compares
Jim Pearson 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,834
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Jim Pearson Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Alexander City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Pearson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William L Radney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Pearson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Pearson Elementary School
How many students attend Jim Pearson Elementary School?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexander City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Pearson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Pearson Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Jim Pearson Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Jim Pearson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Pearson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jim Pearson Elementary School is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Alexander City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Pearson Elementary School?
Jim Pearson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jim Pearson Elementary School rank among public schools in Alexander City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Pearson Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, 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 Alexander City on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander City?
Besides Jim Pearson Elementary School, Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (436 students), and Alexander City Middle School (430 students). See the Alexander City district page for the complete list.