- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001101
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
King Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #19 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
King Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010243001101 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 17.2:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
King Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 293
King Elementary
293 students
What this shows King Elementary reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Elementary compares
King Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, King Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Elementary
How many students attend King Elementary?
King Elementary has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 King Elementary?
85.3% of students at King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at King Elementary is African American at 79.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Elementary?
King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 King Elementary rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary ranks #19 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides King Elementary, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.