- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, AL
Mcdonnell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonnell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180000638
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonnell Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #26 of 29
- schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonnell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonnell Elementary School ranks #26 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Mcdonnell Elementary School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 010180000638 · Huntsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 20.4:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Mcdonnell Elementary School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mcdonnell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 511
Mcdonnell Elementary School
511 students
What this shows Mcdonnell Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonnell Elementary School compares
Mcdonnell 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$13,146
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
African American 24.5%
White 10.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Mcdonnell Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonnell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonnell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Huntsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
1,152 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
610 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Monrovia Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Blossomwood Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverton Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonnell Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdonnell Elementary School?
Mcdonnell Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonnell Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonnell Elementary School?
83.3% of students at Mcdonnell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonnell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonnell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonnell Elementary School?
Mcdonnell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdonnell Elementary School rank among schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonnell Elementary School ranks #26 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Mcdonnell Elementary School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.