- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Kitty Stone Elementary School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 010186000672 · Jacksonville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 18.2:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (756 students)
Kitty Stone Elementary School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Kitty Stone Elementary School compares
Kitty Stone 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,001
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
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.
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
District finance for Jacksonville City reports $12,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~929 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.