Enrollment
459
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lineville, AL
Lineville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lineville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010075000312
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lineville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lineville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lineville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lineville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lineville, AL.
School address
District: Clay County · Alabama
NCES ID 010075000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lineville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lineville Elementary School
Lineville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lineville, Alabama, enrolling 459 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clay County also operates Central High School of Clay County (533 students) and Ashland Elementary School (455 students) alongside Lineville 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 Lineville Elementary School compares
Lineville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$11,232
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 66.9%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Lineville 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 Clay County, which includes Lineville Elementary School.
$11,232
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.9%
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 Lineville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School of Clay County | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lineville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~459 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lineville Elementary School
How many students attend Lineville Elementary School?
Lineville Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lineville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lineville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lineville Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Lineville Elementary School?
69.8% of students at Lineville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lineville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lineville Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Lineville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lineville Elementary School?
Lineville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lineville Elementary School rank among public schools in Lineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lineville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lineville, 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 Lineville on the city page.
Is Lineville Elementary School a good school?
Lineville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Clay County?
Besides Lineville Elementary School, Clay County also operates Central High School of Clay County (533 students), Ashland Elementary School (455 students), and Central Jr High School of Clay County (282 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.
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