- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Leinkauf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leinkauf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237000932
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leinkauf Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #30 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leinkauf Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leinkauf Elementary School ranks #30 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Leinkauf Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010237000932 · Mobile, AL Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 19.4:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Leinkauf Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leinkauf Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 542
Leinkauf Elementary School
542 students
What this shows Leinkauf Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leinkauf Elementary School compares
Leinkauf 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Alabama - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$13,245
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Leinkauf Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leinkauf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leinkauf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Standard public school
967 students 19:1 students per teacher
Lillie B Williamson High School
Standard public school
889 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leinkauf Elementary School
How many students attend Leinkauf Elementary School?
Leinkauf Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leinkauf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leinkauf Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leinkauf Elementary School?
88.7% of students at Leinkauf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leinkauf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leinkauf Elementary School is African American at 88.0% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leinkauf Elementary School?
Leinkauf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Leinkauf Elementary School rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Leinkauf Elementary School ranks #30 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Leinkauf Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.