- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leeds, AL
Leeds Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010001102430
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Leeds · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeds Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Leeds Primary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010001102430 · Leeds, AL Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 17.2:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Leeds Elementary School (678 students)
Leeds Primary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leeds Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leeds Elementa
Leeds Elementary School
678 students
- Leeds High Sch
Leeds High School
624 students
- This school
Leeds Primary School
517 students
- Leeds Middle S
Leeds Middle School
452 students
What this shows Leeds Primary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds Primary School compares
Leeds Primary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,920
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Leeds Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Leeds City reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leeds Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeds Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds Primary 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Primary School
How many students attend Leeds Primary School?
Leeds Primary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leeds, AL. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Primary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Leeds Primary School?
38.3% of students at Leeds Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Primary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Leeds, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Primary School?
Leeds Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Leeds?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School, Leeds City also operates Leeds Elementary School (678 students), Leeds High School (624 students), and Leeds Middle School (452 students). See the Leeds City district page for the complete list.