Enrollment
929
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AL
Kitty Stone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kitty Stone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010186000672
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kitty Stone Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kitty Stone Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL.
School address
District: Jacksonville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010186000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kitty Stone Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kitty Stone Elementary School
Kitty Stone Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Alabama, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 91% of state schools at 929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jacksonville's public schools, it stands alongside Jacksonville High School (756 students): Kitty Stone Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Its district, Jacksonville City, also runs Jacksonville High School (756 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kitty Stone Elementary School compares
Kitty Stone Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 30.4%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Kitty Stone Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville City, which includes Kitty Stone Elementary School.
$11,311
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kitty Stone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kitty Stone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~929 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kitty Stone Elementary School
How many students attend Kitty Stone Elementary School?
Kitty Stone Elementary School has 929 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kitty Stone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kitty Stone Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kitty Stone Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Kitty Stone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kitty Stone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kitty Stone Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kitty Stone Elementary School?
Kitty Stone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kitty Stone Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Kitty Stone Elementary School a good school?
Kitty Stone Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jacksonville City?
Besides Kitty Stone Elementary School, Jacksonville City also operates Jacksonville High School (756 students). See the Jacksonville City district page for the complete list.
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