- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arley, AL
Meek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010358001466
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Meek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Meek Elementary School grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010358001466 · Arley, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 23.4:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Double Springs Elementary School (349 students)
Meek Elementary School grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Meek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Double Springs
Double Springs Elementary School
349 students
- Addison Elemen
Addison Elementary School
346 students
- Meek High Scho
Meek High School
286 students
- Winston County
Winston County High School
285 students
- Lynn High Scho
Lynn High School
256 students
- This school
Meek Elementary School
211 students
What this shows Meek Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meek Elementary School compares
Meek Elementary School is a growing 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Meek Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston County reports $14,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Arley
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meek Elementary School
How many students attend Meek Elementary School?
Meek Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meek Elementary School is 23.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meek Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Meek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meek Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Arley, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meek Elementary School?
Meek 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 Winston County?
Besides Meek Elementary School, Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students), Addison Elementary School (346 students), and Meek High School (286 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.