- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dothan, AL
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010123001817
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Springs Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kelly Springs Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010123001817 · Dothan, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 19.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Kelly Springs Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kelly Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- This school 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- Hidden Lake Pr 476
Hidden Lake Primary School
476 students
What this shows Kelly Springs Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Springs Elementary School compares
Kelly Springs 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,750
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Kelly Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Dothan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highlands Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hidden Lake Primary School
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Girard Intermediate School
Standard public school
449 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Selma Street Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Heard Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Kelly Springs Elementary School?
Kelly Springs Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Springs Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Springs Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Kelly Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Springs Elementary School is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Springs Elementary School?
Kelly Springs 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 Kelly Springs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Dothan, 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 Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Kelly Springs Elementary School, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.