- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Citronelle, AL
Mcdavidjones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdavidjones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001437
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdavidjones Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Citronelle · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237001437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mcdavidjones Elementary School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010237001437 · Citronelle, AL Other · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 18:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Mcdavidjones Elementary School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mcdavidjones 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 826
Mcdavidjones Elementary School
826 students
What this shows Mcdavidjones Elementary School reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdavidjones Elementary School compares
Mcdavidjones 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Mcdavidjones Elementary School is more 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 Mcdavidjones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdavidjones 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
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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdavidjones Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has 826 students enrolled. It is a public school in Citronelle, AL. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdavidjones Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Mcdavidjones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdavidjones Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Citronelle, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdavidjones Elementary School?
Mcdavidjones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Mcdavidjones Elementary School rank among public schools in Citronelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdavidjones Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Mcdavidjones 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.