- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bessemer, AL
Jonesboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010033000088
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesboro Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Bessemer · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL.
School address
District: Bessemer City · Alabama
NCES ID 010033000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Jonesboro Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010033000088 · Bessemer, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 15.8:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bessemer City High School (760 students)
Jonesboro Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jonesboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City High School
760 students
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City Middle School
616 students
- This school
Jonesboro Elementary School
474 students
- Charles F Hard
Charles F Hard Elementary School
364 students
- Greenwood Elem 290
Greenwood Elementary School
290 students
- Westhills Elem 277
Westhills Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Jonesboro Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesboro Elementary School compares
Jonesboro 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Jonesboro Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bessemer City reports $15,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonesboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessemer City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles F Hard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westhills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Bessemer
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Grove High School
Standard public school
777 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mccalla Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 18:1 students per teacher
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Abrams Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro Elementary School
How many students attend Jonesboro Elementary School?
Jonesboro Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bessemer, AL. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Jonesboro Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Jonesboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro Elementary School is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bessemer, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro Elementary School?
Jonesboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jonesboro Elementary School rank among schools in Bessemer?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Bessemer, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bessemer on the city page.
What other schools are in Bessemer City?
Besides Jonesboro Elementary School, Bessemer City also operates Bessemer City High School (760 students), Bessemer City Middle School (616 students), and Charles F Hard Elementary School (364 students). See the Bessemer City district page for the complete list.