Enrollment
678
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leeds, AL
Leeds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010001102094
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leeds · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeds Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leeds Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leeds Elementary School
Leeds Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Leeds, Alabama, enrolling 678 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Alabama schools and 32% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Leeds City also operates Leeds High School (624 students) and Leeds Primary School (517 students) alongside Leeds 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 Leeds Elementary School compares
Leeds 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,429
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 55.6%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Leeds 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 Leeds City, which includes Leeds Elementary School.
$11,429
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.3%
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 Leeds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leeds Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leeds Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~678 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leeds Elementary School
How many students attend Leeds Elementary School?
Leeds Elementary School has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leeds, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary School is 23.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leeds Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Leeds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Leeds, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Elementary School?
Leeds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Leeds Elementary School rank among public schools in Leeds?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leeds on the city page.
Is Leeds Elementary School a good school?
Leeds Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Leeds City?
Besides Leeds Elementary School, Leeds City also operates Leeds High School (624 students), Leeds Primary School (517 students), and Leeds Middle School (452 students). See the Leeds City district page for the complete list.
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