Enrollment
461
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladonia Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladonia Elementary School
Ladonia Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phenix City, Alabama, enrolling 461 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phenix City's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students): Ladonia Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
Russell County also operates Russell County High School (1,078 students) and Russell County Middle School (810 students) alongside Ladonia Elementary School.
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 Ladonia Elementary School compares
Ladonia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,388
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Ladonia Elementary School.
$11,388
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.1%
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 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
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~461 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ladonia Elementary School a good school?
Ladonia Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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