- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix City, AL
Ladonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ladonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010288001133
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladonia Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladonia Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladonia Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Russell County · Alabama
NCES ID 010288001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ladonia Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010288001133 · Phenix City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.1:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (1,078 students)
Ladonia Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ladonia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
1,078 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
810 students
- Oliver Element
Oliver Elementary School
481 students
- This school
Ladonia Elementary School
461 students
- Mt Olive Prima 424
Mt Olive Primary School
424 students
- Mount Olive In 345
Mount Olive Intermediate School
345 students
What this shows Ladonia Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladonia Elementary School compares
Ladonia 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,199
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Ladonia Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $12,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Olive Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Olive Intermediate School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladonia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Phenix City Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Elementary School
Standard public school
155 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.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladonia Elementary School
How many students attend Ladonia Elementary School?
Ladonia Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladonia Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Ladonia Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Ladonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ladonia Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladonia Elementary School?
Ladonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ladonia Elementary School rank among schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladonia Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Ladonia Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students), Russell County Middle School (810 students), and Oliver Elementary School (481 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.