- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loachapoka, AL
Loachapoka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loachapoka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000290
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loachapoka Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
Loachapoka Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Loachapoka Elementary School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010207000290 · Loachapoka, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 17.5:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Loachapoka Elementary School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Loachapoka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school 332
Loachapoka Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Loachapoka Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loachapoka Elementary School compares
Loachapoka Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,566
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 12.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Loachapoka Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loachapoka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loachapoka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Loachapoka
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loachapoka Elementary School
How many students attend Loachapoka Elementary School?
Loachapoka Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loachapoka, AL. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loachapoka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loachapoka Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Loachapoka Elementary School?
82.0% of students at Loachapoka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loachapoka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loachapoka Elementary School is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Loachapoka, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loachapoka Elementary School?
Loachapoka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Loachapoka Elementary School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.