- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mccalla, AL
Lake View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001887
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake View Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mccalla · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake View Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake View Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lake View Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010339001887 · Mccalla, AL Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 20.1:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Lake View Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lake View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- This school
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- Echols Middle
Echols Middle School
738 students
What this shows Lake View Elementary School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake View Elementary School compares
Lake View 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,564
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 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Lake View Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echols Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake View Elementary School
How many students attend Lake View Elementary School?
Lake View Elementary School has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mccalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake View Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake View Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Lake View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake View Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Mccalla, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake View Elementary School?
Lake View 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 Lake View Elementary School rank among public schools in Mccalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake View Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccalla, 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Lake View Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.