- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grant, AL
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000601685
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grant · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grant, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000601685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010000601685 · Grant, AL Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- Robert D Sloma
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- This school
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School compares
Kate D Smith Dar 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,172
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 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
How many students attend Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Grant, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School?
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School rank among public schools in Grant?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grant, 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 Marshall County?
Besides Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.