- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Kilby Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for Kilby Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010153002474
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilby Laboratory School earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 187
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kilby Laboratory School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153002474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Kilby Laboratory School grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 010153002474 · Florence, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 9.9% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Kilby Laboratory School grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kilby Laboratory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- This school 187
Kilby Laboratory School
187 students
What this shows Kilby Laboratory School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilby Laboratory School compares
Kilby Laboratory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 83% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,378
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Kilby Laboratory School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilby Laboratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Florence Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hibbett School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Weeden Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kilby Laboratory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kilby Laboratory School
How many students attend Kilby Laboratory School?
Kilby Laboratory School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 30.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kilby Laboratory School?
9.9% of students at Kilby Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilby Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Kilby Laboratory School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Florence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilby Laboratory School?
Kilby Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kilby Laboratory School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilby Laboratory School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Kilby Laboratory School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Florence Middle School (663 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.