- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscle Shoals, AL
Mcbride Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbride Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010252001424
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbride Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 647
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mcbride Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 010252001424 · Muscle Shoals, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 39.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscle Shoals High School (864 students)
Mcbride Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mcbride Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- This school
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- Howell Graves
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- Highland Park 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- Webster Elemen 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Mcbride Elementary School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbride Elementary School compares
Mcbride 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,852
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mcbride Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbride Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbride Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscle Shoals
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mcbride Elementary School
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscle Shoals, AL. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcbride Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Mcbride Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbride Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbride Elementary School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcbride Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscle Shoals on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Mcbride Elementary School, Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students), Muscle Shoals Middle School (642 students), and Howell Graves Preschool (356 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.