- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Fork, AL
Locust Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Locust Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042001427
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Fork Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 534
- students enrolled
Locust Fork Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Locust Fork Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010042001427 · Locust Fork, AL Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 19.8:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Locust Fork Elementary held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Locust Fork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Locust Fork Elementary
534 students
What this shows Locust Fork Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Fork Elementary compares
Locust Fork Elementary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,462
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Locust Fork Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Fork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Fork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Locust Fork
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Fork Elementary
How many students attend Locust Fork Elementary?
Locust Fork Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Fork, AL. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Fork Elementary?
57.8% of students at Locust Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Locust Fork Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Locust Fork, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Fork Elementary?
Locust Fork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blount County?
Besides Locust Fork Elementary, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.