- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Leeds Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010001102094 · Leeds, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 23.4:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Leeds High School (624 students)
Leeds Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leeds Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leeds Elementary School
678 students
- Leeds High Sch
Leeds High School
624 students
- Leeds Primary
Leeds Primary School
517 students
- Leeds Middle S
Leeds Middle School
452 students
What this shows Leeds Elementary School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds Elementary School compares
Leeds 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,920
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 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.
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
District finance for Leeds City reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~678 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.