- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ozark, AL
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph W Lisenby Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010264001085
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph W Lisenby Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ozark, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010264001085 · Ozark, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 16.5:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (640 students)
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
640 students
- This school
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
494 students
- D a Smith Midd
D a Smith Middle School
388 students
- Harry N Mixon
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
383 students
What this shows Joseph W Lisenby Primary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph W Lisenby Primary School compares
Joseph W Lisenby 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 51.4%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Ozark City reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph W Lisenby Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D a Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry N Mixon Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph W Lisenby Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
How many students attend Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ozark, AL. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
62.4% of students at Joseph W Lisenby Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is African American at 51.4% of enrollment, in Ozark, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Joseph W Lisenby Primary School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph W Lisenby Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark City?
Besides Joseph W Lisenby Primary School, Ozark City also operates Carroll High School (640 students), D a Smith Middle School (388 students), and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School (383 students). See the Ozark City district page for the complete list.